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The Irish Greyhound Board - Bord na gCon - is a commercial semi-state body which is responsible for the control and development of the greyhound industry in the Republic of Ireland. The Board was established under special legislation by the Irish government in 1958. The Greyhound Industry Act (1958) gave the Board wide powers to regulate all aspects of greyhound racing in the Republic of Ireland including the licensing of the different tracks, the issuing of permits to officials, bookmakers, trainers and the implementation of the rules of racing. The Irish Greyhound Board has licensed a total of seventeen tracks in the Republic, of which nine are owned and controlled by the Board. The remainder are owned and operated by private enterprise. There are also a further two privately owned stadia in Northern Ireland. The Board operates Tote facilities at all greyhound tracks in the Republic and applies an on-course levy on all bookmakers betting in the Republic. These levies together with gate receipts have funded the industry and allows the Board to: Supplement prize money at all levels of greyhound racing. Provide development loans and grants to greyhound tracks in order to enable them to improve their facilities. To advertise and market the industry on both a national and international level. Develop and improve greyhound stadiums nationwide.

Irish Guide Dogs provides Guide Dogs, Assistance Dogs and a range of rehabilitation programmes for children and adults who are vision impaired. Irish Guide Dogs also provide Assistance Dogs to children who have Autism Spectrum Disorder. We are the only organisation in Ireland to train Guide Dogs and were the first organisation in Europe to begin working with Assistance Dogs. The lifetime cost of one working dog is €53,000. Irish Guide Dogs is 85% funded through voluntary income and donations. We rely on the public to donate to us. Go to www.guidedogs.ie for more information.

Two teams within The IHI Group provide our corporate services, IHI Financial & IHI Healthcare. Both teams offer singularly focused skill sets to bring our clients a combined Service & Benefit Package driven by sector specific research, independent analysis and expert advice. We continually evaluate the changing market conditions and opportunities, while building evidence-based research of employee behaviours. This ensures benefit structures consistently meet the needs of both the employer and your employees. Our Employee Benefits solutions are comprehensive, competitive and innovative to meet your evolving needs. This empowers you and your employees to concentrate on managing your business, rather than spending time on these important but time-consuming areas.

Irish HomeCare strives to provide the best possible quality of life to everyone. Our Carers are professionally qualified to look after individuals with a wide range of care and support needs across all age groups. Whether you are looking for care for yourself, your loved one, or would like to work with us to make a difference in other peoples’ lives, then please take some time to review the information available here. Everybody’s needs are different and at Irish HomeCare, we offer a flexible service tailored to meet the needs of each individual.

Irish Horizons is Ireland’s leading Destination Management Company (DMC) and Professional Conference Organiser (PCO – your partner for Incentives, Conferences and Congresses in Ireland. Since 1989 we have organised a large variety of International Conferences, Meetings and Incentives. Our previous clients include market leaders from all industries ranging from Pharmaceutical to Banking, Motoring and Technology. We operate across the whole island of Ireland with all its diversity. Our trusted relationships with hoteliers and other suppliers ensure that we can create world class events for the demanding MICE sector. We have a multilingual team based at our Dublin headquarters, always up to date on what is new and exciting and what makes Ireland a special destination.

As and from 1 January 2018, the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board is the regulatory body for all horseracing in Ireland. The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board is a company limited by guarantee set up by the Turf Club (established 1790) and the Irish National Hunt Steeplechase Committee (established 1866) for the purpose of carrying out the regulatory and licensing functions for Irish horseracing. The IHRB is the body responsible for protecting the integrity and reputation of Irish horseracing in Ireland. An All-Ireland body the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board will continue to develop the professional services provided by these two bodies in the regulation of Irish racing for over 200 years.

Irish Hospital Supplies Ltd is a privately owned Irish company established in 1970. We are a leading distributor of medical and surgical equipment and supply an extensive range of high quality disposable and capital equipment from some of the most innovative brands within the healthcare industry. With offices in Bray, Co. Wicklow - just 25km from Dublin city centre in the Republic of Ireland where we occupy a 3000 square metre premises, and Newtonards outside Belfast in Northern Ireland, Irish Hospital Supplies Ltd. and associate company Northern Hospital Supplies Ltd. service the entire country and we have well established relationships with the HSE, NHS, private hospitals, nursing homes and other medical institutions. As a fully accredited ISO 9001:2008 company we ensure all of our policies and procedures are carried out to the highest of standards.

Our mission is to create, connect and support a global community of Irish hospitality business owners, managers and their suppliers to help ensure their continued success and to benefit job creation in Ireland and abroad through the sectors of hospitality and tourism. From our annual Gathering event and Irish Pubs Global Awards, to our focused small-group events, we aim showcase the best in Irish Hospitality, at home and abroad.

The Irish Hospitality Institute was founded in 1966 as the professional body for Ireland's hospitality, tourism and catering industries. Since our foundation, the IHI has promoted professional development through seminars, conferences, networking opportunities, management development and training initiatives. Our Mission: "The IHI supports, encourages and enables the professional growth of our members while promoting excellence in the hospitality and tourism industry."

The IHF was founded in 1937 as the official representative body for guesthouses and hotels in Ireland. The primary functions of the Federation are to promote and defend the interests of its members. The IHF represents almost 1,000 hotels and guesthouses nationwide, employing over 60,000 people and is a key stakeholder in the Irish tourism sector.