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Should The Taxpayer Continue To Support Greyhound Racing?

Nearly 6,000 former racing greyhounds born in Ireland over just two years are now dead.   These...

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01.01 8 Jun 2026


Should The Taxpayer Continue To Support Greyhound Racing?


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Nearly 6,000 former racing greyhounds born in Ireland over just two years are now dead. 

 These animals were only between 4 and 5 years old are presumed to be destroyed after their “careers” ended. 

 This is also an industry that the Irish Government gives over 19 million euro annually, despite declining attendances. 

 So should the tax payer continue to support greyhound racing in this country?

Ciara is joined by Green Party leader Roderic O’Gorman & former Fianna Fáil TD Jackie Cahill, a lifelong greyhound racing fan and advocate.


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