There is no national legislation specifically dealing with the breeding of horses.
SI No. 305 of 1993, (European Communities (Equine Stud-Book and Competition) Regulations, 1993), sets out the criteria which a body must meet if it is to maintain an officially recognised stud-book. These regulations give legal effect to Directives 90/427/EEC and 90/428/EEC.
The Irish Horse Board has been approved for the purposes of maintaining the Irish Horse Register in accordance with Article 3 of S.I. No. 305 of 1993 and Article 5 of Directive 90/427/EEC.
Directive 90/426/EEC includes, inter alia, provisions relating to the identification document for registered equidae, as provided for in Directive/427/EEC.
This legislation is available from the Oireachtas Library.
The Irish Horse Board is a breeding organisation, registered as a co-operative society under the Industrial and Provident Societies Acts, 1893-1978.
Question No. 82 withdrawn.