GREYHOUND RACING IRELAND ANNOUNCE DETAILS FOR KENNEL IMPROVEMENT SCHEME FOR 2024

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Greyhound Racing Ireland (GRI) have announced the details for the Kennel Improvement Scheme for 2024. Originally introduced in July 2022, the scheme aims to enhance the welfare standards and conditions within greyhound kennels across the country. GRI invites all eligible applicants to apply for the third year of the scheme. A fund of €100,000 has been set aside for improvements and the fund will close to new applicants once it has been allocated.

Applicants must ensure full compliance with GRI rules and regulations, along with adhering to all welfare notices in their entirety. It is essential to note that grant monies cannot be utilised to rectify faults in kennels where improvement notices have been issued subsequent to an inspection by a GRI welfare officer.

To apply, interested parties must complete the official application form available on the GRI website. All applicants are reminded to review all accompanying documents to confirm eligibility and satisfy the conditions of the scheme.

"We are pleased to re-launch the Kennel Improvement Scheme for 2024," stated Director of Veterinary Services Pat Meskell at Greyhound Racing Ireland. "This initiative underscores our ongoing commitment to promoting the welfare of greyhounds and maintaining high standards within the industry. We encourage all eligible individuals to take advantage of this opportunity and submit their applications promptly as once the fund has been allocated it will close for 2024."

For further details and to access the application form, please visit the official Greyhound Racing Ireland website grireland.ie/kennelimprovement