A Kerry TD says high performance sports and horse and greyhound racing all need to be adequately funded and resourced.
Michael Healy-Rae was reacting to comparisons of funding given to athletics and other high-performance sport - to funds given to the racing industries.
He believes the sectors shouldn’t be pitted against each other, adding horse and greyhound industries provide massive economic returns to the exchequer.
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The Independent TD says the Government has over €3 billion of a surplus for the upcoming budget.
Deputy Healy-Rae believes the state should at least double the €25 million in funding given for athletics and high-performance sport.
