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General functions of Authority.
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10.—The general functions of the Authority shall be—
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(a) the overall administration of Irish horseracing other than services operated by the Racing Regulatory Body under this Act,
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(b) the development and promotion of the Irish horseracing industry (including the development of authorised racecourses, the guaranteeing of prize money at race-fixtures and the costs of integrity services),
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(c) the control of the operations of authorised bookmakers,
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(d) the allocation of race-fixtures and the setting of race-programmes,
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(e) the operation of racecourses which are owned or leased by the Authority,
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(f) the promotion of the Irish thoroughbred horse,
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(g) the making of grants, loans or other disbursements to authorised racecourses and to any subsidiary of the Authority.
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