The Referrals Committee, Mr Martin P O’Donnell (Chairman), Mr John Murphy and Mr Anthony Byrne convened at the offices of the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board on Wednesday, 18 June 2025 to consider whether Mr Patrick Rooney  was in breach of any rules of racing arising from a stable inspection carried out at his Training Establishment on 28 March 2024 by IHRB Officials.

On the day, the inspection team noted that the Medicines Register was not available for inspection in accordance with Rule 148 (ix).

In his submission, Mr Rooney accepted he was in breach of the rules and that he had taken measures to correct the situation.

Having considered the evidence, the Referrals Committee noted the corrective measures, acknowledged his acceptance and found Mr Rooney in breach of Rule 148 (ix) and imposed a fine of €250.

The case was presented by Ms Christine Traynor BL, IHRB Head of Racing Regulation and Integrity.