James Gough case adjourned in HRI nomination dispute

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James Gough’s High Court case over the Horse Racing Ireland nomination process was adjourned on 1 March 2019 after the Minister agreed to accept submissions from both sides. The dispute concerns how the Association of Irish Racehorse Owners selects its representative to the HRI board.

Gough wants to be re-nominated, while AIRO has disputed his claims and maintained that its process complies with its rules. AIRO also undertook not to proceed with the nominee-selection meeting for a further four weeks.