Bookies’ conduct code not cracked

THE press duly made their way to the relevant suites at Listowel last week, essentially summoned to hear the “new” code of conduct for bookmakers agreed between them and Horse Racing Ireland.

It was launched by Sports Minister John O’Donoghue, who first pulled government millions out of the hat for the next four years, starting in 2005, and then eased the code into smooth waters.

Brian Kavanagh spoke on behalf of HRI and David Power for the bookmakers.