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Tipp TD calls for immediate return for point-to-point racing

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With no point-to-pointing since level 5 restrictions were put in place, efforts are being made to allow a return to racing before the ground becomes too hard.

If racing does not return before then sales of horses will reduce, as they have not been showcased to potential buyers.

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Deputy Jackie Cahill says this would have a huge effect on the industry.

“The repercussions the whole way down to the man with his 1 or 2 mares just trying to sell foals next November – the financial implications could do a lot of damage to the industry going forward.”

“I had a long meeting with the Minister for Agriculture and I also spoke with the Taoiseach on this and I pressed as strongly as I possibly could that this can be done in a safe manner.”

“It needs to be done immediately to allow these handlers run their horses and I would hope that common sense will prevail that under strict protocols point-to-point racing would be allowed to resume.”

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