Horse Racing Ireland (HRI) warned it was falling way behind its competitors in Great Britain and that shortfalls in funding were no longer sustainable

HRI and the Land Development Agency (LDA) are in talks about the transfer of part of the site so that it can be used to build social and affordable housing, The Irish Times reported on Tuesday.

A documentary broadcast on Wednesday night revealed serious animal welfare abuses and cruelty in the treatment of horses that are being sent for slaughter