Horse Racing Ireland said it was “deeply disgusted and appalled” about the abuse of horses which was uncovered by RTÉ Investigates.
The organisation’s chief executive said: “The behaviour depicted was abhorrent and is absolutely not the experience of those working directly in the Irish horse racing and breeding industry.”
Speaking at the Public Accounts Committee, Suzanne Eade added that she welcomed the “swift response” from the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine.
“We will fully support any garda and Department of Agriculture investigation, and we eagerly await their conclusion.
“The topic of traceability was also covered in the RTÉ Investigates programme, and meaningful progress has been made over the last number of years,” Ms Eade said.
