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still awaiting decision according to RP homepage
they must be busy with all the racing that's on
they must be busy with all the racing that's on
Announced by Boyle Sports, racing continues in Ireland.
Announced by Boyle Sports, racing continues in Ireland.
Announced by Boyle Sports, racing continues in Ireland.
Announced by Boyle Sports, racing continues in Ireland.
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Horse Racing Ireland has decided to proceed with racing during the coronavirus outbreak "in strict adherence to Government guidelines regarding Covid-19 and staged without members of the general public".
A statement from the HRI said: "This decision is motivated by the need to maintain employment and incomes for people working in the industry, and on the basis of being able to achieve and maintain all HSE advice and instructions."
The HRI said attendance at the event would be limited to key personnel such as stable staff, jockeys and trainers, and that "strict protocols around social distancing and sanitisation" would be enforced.
Owners will not be allowed to attend, oveseas runners have been prohibited and there will be 30-minute interval between races to assist social distancing.
Racing began without the public in Dundalk last Friday Another meeting is scheduled for the Louth venue this Friday, as well as races at Thurles (Saturday), Naas, Downpatrick (both Sunday) and various point-to-point meetings.
The HRI said there would no more evening meetings for the time being and only one per day to alleviate the strain on medical resources.
Nicky Hartery, Chairman of Horse Racing Ireland, said: "These are unprecedented and sombre times and we are seeking the best ways to support the racing community and industry throughout what lies ahead.
"Health and welfare of employees and industry participants is the prime consideration and within that context, we have introduced protocols which can allow racing to continue and thousands of families who rely on the sector to maintain a livelihood.
"This will be kept under review on a daily basis and we are also planning measures for reprogramming fixtures as it becomes required. Changes to the programme will be separately announced.
"We have consulted with the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine throughout this process and we will continue to strictly adhere to the Government and HSE advice.
"We have made it clear at all times that our medical facilities and personnel will be available for the Government to use if necessary – that will take precedence above any other consideration."
The British Horse Racing Authority had announced plans for racing to continue behind closed doors in the UK but yesterday decided to suspend all racing until the end of April.
Over 250,000 people attended over four days of the Cheltenham Festival last week, which controversially went ahead as the UK had not advised against mass gatherings at that point.
Horse Racing Ireland has decided to proceed with racing during the coronavirus outbreak "in strict adherence to Government guidelines regarding Covid-19 and staged without members of the general public".
A statement from the HRI said: "This decision is motivated by the need to maintain employment and incomes for people working in the industry, and on the basis of being able to achieve and maintain all HSE advice and instructions."
The HRI said attendance at the event would be limited to key personnel such as stable staff, jockeys and trainers, and that "strict protocols around social distancing and sanitisation" would be enforced.
Owners will not be allowed to attend, oveseas runners have been prohibited and there will be 30-minute interval between races to assist social distancing.
Racing began without the public in Dundalk last Friday Another meeting is scheduled for the Louth venue this Friday, as well as races at Thurles (Saturday), Naas, Downpatrick (both Sunday) and various point-to-point meetings.
The HRI said there would no more evening meetings for the time being and only one per day to alleviate the strain on medical resources.
Nicky Hartery, Chairman of Horse Racing Ireland, said: "These are unprecedented and sombre times and we are seeking the best ways to support the racing community and industry throughout what lies ahead.
"Health and welfare of employees and industry participants is the prime consideration and within that context, we have introduced protocols which can allow racing to continue and thousands of families who rely on the sector to maintain a livelihood.
"This will be kept under review on a daily basis and we are also planning measures for reprogramming fixtures as it becomes required. Changes to the programme will be separately announced.
"We have consulted with the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine throughout this process and we will continue to strictly adhere to the Government and HSE advice.
"We have made it clear at all times that our medical facilities and personnel will be available for the Government to use if necessary – that will take precedence above any other consideration."
The British Horse Racing Authority had announced plans for racing to continue behind closed doors in the UK but yesterday decided to suspend all racing until the end of April.
Over 250,000 people attended over four days of the Cheltenham Festival last week, which controversially went ahead as the UK had not advised against mass gatherings at that point.
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