The CEO of Greyhound Racing Ireland insists the industry represents value for money for the State and expects attendances to increase.
351,000 people attended race meetings last year, 7,000 fewer than in 2024 and 21,000 less than in 2023.
The Public Accounts Committee was told Greyhound Racing Ireland received €19.8 million in funding last year and generated close to €40 million.
CEO Tim Lucey outlines where some of the state funding is spent:
