Gordon Conroy

Intent: raising awareness of the plans for the new National Equine Campus

Details: Attendance at National Equine Campus Stakeholder Engagement Day June 8th

Intent: Awareness of the success of the industry worldwide

Details: Invitation to HRI awards

Intent: 1) Highlighted the need for further investment in Sport Horse Sector. 2) The importance of addressing horse welfare concerns and the need to progress with Prof. Wall report. 3) Provided an update on Horse Passporting services and HorseSource. 4) Provided an update on National Breeding Services schemes and grants.

Details: Meeting with DAFM in advance of Budget 2026

Intent: 1. Provide update on implementation of digital epassport system supported by Brexit Adjustment Reserve funds::2. Overview of issues that created processing challenges in 2024, and mitigations in place or planned for 2025 season.

Details: Equine Passporting, digital epassports, and challenges facing equine sectors

Intent: 1. Showcase the use of public funds to the Minister as part of the National Breeding Services programme::2. Impress upon the Representatives the need for additional funding for integrity measures & integrity programmes as part of the National Breeding Services to support all equine studbooks in Ireland undertake enhanced integrity measures; ::3. Overall increase in National Breeding Services funding for Equine Industry in Budget 2025;

Details: Budget 2025 Increase in funding for equine breeding sector

Intent: 1. Awareness of Oireachtas members about the new online equine e-passport system::2. Highlight the importance of digital systems in the context of accurate animal welfare and traceability records.::3. Need for future supports of legislation and funding to enhance equine welfare, traceability and integrity::4. Invitation to attend Briefing for Oireachtas members::5. Overview of public funds received by HSI and role of HSI as National Governing Body for Equestrian Sport established by Dept of Sport and Dept of Agriculture in 2007.

Details: Update on equine passporting, traceability and welfare.

Intent: 1. Showcase the use of public funds to the Minister as part of the National Breeding Services programme::2. Impress upon the Minister & Representatives the need for additional funding for integrity measures & integrity programmes as part of the National Breeding Services to support all equine studbooks in Ireland undertake enhanced integrity measures; ::3. Overall increase in National Breeding Services funding for Equine Industry in Budget 2025;

Details: Increase in funding for equine breeding sector

Intent: 1. Articulate shock and disappointment with majority of equine sector with horse welfare failures highlighted by RTE Primetime investigates documentary “Horses: Making a Killing” broadcast on Wednesday, 12th June 2024.2. Ensure appropriate equine end of life options available for welfare reasons, with appropriate licensing and monitoring.

Details: Issues and challenges facing equine sector

Intent: To finalise the new Farmers Charter.

Details: Final meeting on Farmers Charter negotiations.

Intent: To finalise a Charter of Rights for farmers.

Details: Farmers Charter negotiations meetings.