Senior IGB executive challenges disciplinary process The Irish Greyhound Board (IGB) has agreed to delay a disciplinary process against its chief financial officer until the High Court has considered an injunction ... investigations unit • 13 Dec 19
Funding stopped for four greyhound tracks after report Four greyhound tracks have had their funding stopped after consultants recommended a radical overhaul of the greyhound industry in Ireland to help it to survive. Ireland • 06 Dec 19
Greyhound board says it started 31 probes into welfare The body representing the Irish greyhound industry has said it initiated 31 separate investigations after poor welfare conditions were found at premises across the country. Politics • 12 Nov 19
Greyhound board withdraws Rose of Tralee support The Chief Executive of the Irish Greyhound Board has confirmed that it has withdrawn its sponsorship of the Rose of Tralee festival. Ireland • 20 Jul 19
Conflicts in IGB attitude towards internal report Significant conflicts have emerged in the Irish Greyhound Board's attitude towards a critical internal report that warned the industry's future was threatened by over-breeding and ... Ireland • 19 Jul 19
Government review of greyhound sector funding underway The Government looks set to ensure that the greyhound industry ups its spending on welfare and traceability to at least 10% of the €16 million ... Ireland • 17 Jul 19
IGB pledges to rearrange greyhound welfare oversight The commercial semi-State body responsible for the control and development of the greyhound industry in Ireland has pledged to radically rearrange the oversight of greyhound ... Politics • 09 Jul 19
IGB approves measures to improve welfare of greyhounds The Irish Greyhound Board (IGB) has approved a range of measures aimed at improving the welfare of dogs in the industry following the broadcast of ... Ireland • 28 Jun 19
Tánaiste says 'wake-up call' given over greyhounds The Dáil has been told the Government will secure prosecutions where it can after last night's RTÉ Investigates programme on the greyhound industry. Politics • 27 Jun 19
Minister has 'deep concern' over greyhound allegations The Minister with responsibility for the greyhound sector has expressed "deep concern" at allegations broadcast in an RTÉ documentary. Ireland • 26 Jun 19
Dog handler challenges Bord na gCon ban A 25-year-old dog handler has brought a High Court challenge against a decision banning him from attending at greyhound racetracks or coursing events. News • 07 Aug 18
Champion greyhound tests positive for cocaine The winner of one of Ireland's premier greyhound races has tested positive for the Class A drug cocaine, according to the Irish Greyhound Board. Ireland • 14 Sep 17
Greyhound board agrees to sell Harold's Cross for €23m The Irish Greyhound Board (IGB) has agreed to sell Harold's Cross Stadium to the Department of Education for €23m. Business • 17 May 17
