Almost 60% Of Voters Less Likely To Vote Candidates Who Supports Greyhound Racing

Monday, 11 November 2024 at 16:29

A survey conducted shows 70% of people are opposed to subsidies for the sport.

Almost 60% of voters are less likely to vote for a candidate who supports greyhound racing subsidies.

The figures from Norstat also show the majority of those surveyed believe the Dáil should begin to phase out greyhound racing entirely, at 52%.

26% do not want to see it phased out and the remaining 22% didn't know.

Close to 100 greyhounds were euthanised or died of a racing injury in the first six months of the year, according to Greyhound Racing Ireland.

Dog co-ordinator with Laois SPCA, Geraldine Lanigan, says the industry wouldn't be still functional if it wasn't for Government aid:

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