Tag Archives: Irish Times

Irish government calls for increase to greyhound welfare funds

SBC News Irish government calls for increase to greyhound welfare funds

The Irish Cabinet has called for the greyhound industry to boost its welfare spending after the sector was rocked by recent controversies alluding to animal cruelty.  During the weekly cabinet meeting, the Government outlined new plans to ensure that the sector increases its spending on welfare initiatives and traceability, with suggestions made that the sector should be spending at least …

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Gary McGann eyes Paddy Power Chairmanship

SBC News Gary McGann eyes Paddy Power Chairmanship

The Irish Times has reported that soon to retire Smurfit Kappa CEO Gary McGann is keen to become next Chairman of Paddy Power Plc, replacing current incumbent Nigel Northridge. Northridge who has been the Irish bookmakers Chairman since 2009 has given no indication that he is to step down from the position. McGann who will retire from packaging multi-national Smurfit …

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Irelands Setanta to offer mobile betting product

International broadcaster Setanta Sports could soon be offering mobile betting services, a report in yesterday’s Irish Times claims. The subscription channel, which has operations in Ireland, Australia, and the United States, is reportedly interested in joining 3’s network, Ireland’s fastest growing provider.  The article said any future mobile app or product would more than likely tap into SetantaBet.com, the company’s online sportsbook. “This could likely offer …

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