Denis Egan, CEO Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board: “We’re pleased with the increased allocation. It will allow us to increase our level of activity in certain areas. We are hoping to launch the computerisation of the weighing scales early next year. This will make it impossible for jockeys to weigh out light. We also plan to put all licence renewals online.”

Sarah MacNicholas, CEO Irish Equine Centre: “We are very grateful that HRI and the Foal Levy Committee have maintained the same level of support for the IEC in 2019. The funds are vital to our ability to deliver the services the industry expects from us. Moreover, we especially appreciate the generous contribution of €100,000 by the Foal Levy Committee and Irish breeders towards the purchase of a mass spectrometer for our Forensics Unit.”