China deserves own greyhound industry

IN response to recent and unfair criticisms of the Irish Greyhound Board’s examination of establishing a brand new greyhound industry in China, the following positive outcomes for our country need to be highlighted.

There will be a substantial multi-year economic return to the Government as well as to the thousands of greyhound owners and breeders throughout the country via a brand new export opportunity of greyhounds to China.

The Chinese authorities have also requested our expertise in the design, build and subsequent long-term management of brand new stadia throughout China, as well as requesting our expertise on world-leading integrity, welfare and governance standards.