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THE IRISH Greyhound Board may repatriate retired Irish greyhounds from China to Europe in an effort to appease concerns by animal welfare activists over a multimillion-euro proposal to develop a racing industry in China.

The board is in talks with the Beijing authorities about establishing a greyhound franchise in China, which would include the export of Irish greyhounds.