O’Donoghue launches new governing body for equestrian sport

JOHN O'DONOGHUE, T.D., Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism yesterday announced the establishment of a new Agency - Horse Sport Ireland - which will be responsible for devising and implementing strategies for the development and promotion of an internationally competitive Irish sport horse industry (breeding, sport and leisure sides).

O’Donoghue launches new governing body for equestrian sport
Wed, 22 Nov, 2006 - 00:00

He has designated Joe Walsh, T.D., as the Chairman of the new Agency.

Horse Sport Ireland has been established following a report prepared by Michael Dowling, former Secretary General of the Department of Agriculture and Food, which recommended new governance structures for horse sport in Ireland.

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CourtsRacingPlace: IrelandPlace: Northern IrelandPerson: JOHN O'DONOGHUE, T.D.Person: Minister for Arts, Sport and TourismPerson: Joe Walsh, T.D.Person: Michael DowlingPerson: secretary generalPerson: DowlingPerson: L O'NeillPerson: J KeoghPerson: G LeahyPerson: P FurlongPerson: B GormleyPerson: T DixonPerson: E RicePerson: A E MernaghPerson: Lt Col G O'GormanPerson: H ManganPerson: B BrennanPerson: J J DoylePerson: P DuffyPerson: M DuignanPerson: W KennedyPerson: H McGahernOrganisation: Horse Sport IrelandOrganisation: Department of Agriculture and FoodOrganisation: Equestrian Federation of IrelandOrganisation: Irish Horse BoardOrganisation: Irish Sports CouncilOrganisation: Departments of Arts, Sport and Tourism and Agriculture and FoodOrganisation: FEIOrganisation: Horse BoardOrganisation: ILDRAOrganisation: CDAOrganisation: Dressage IrelandOrganisation: Eventing IrelandOrganisation: Showjumping Association of IrelandOrganisation: SJAIOrganisation: Irish Pony ClubOrganisation: Irish Pony SocietyOrganisation: Army Equitation SchoolOrganisation: Association of Irish Riding ClubsOrganisation: Association of Irish Riding Establishments
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