asked the Minister for Justice if he will indicate any new measures which it is proposed to adopt to cater for the growing menace of wandering horses in Dublin north-west.
Ceisteanna—Questions Oral Answers. - Wandering Horses.
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I would refer the Deputy to my reply to Question No. 48 of 14th March. On that occasion I indicated what was being done by the Garda in the matter and I explained that the problem in Dublin north-west was one for the Dublin Corporation
I understand from the Garda that the activity of the special unit which has been established by the Dublin Corporation has led to a decrease in the number of horses wandering on the unfenced corporation land in Finglas with a consequent drop in the volume of complaints received by the Garda.
Although the question is specific, this is a nation-wide hazard.
The Garda throughout the country bring a very large number of prosecutions in respect of these offences. Any amendment of the law on it would be a matter in the first instance for the Minister for Local Government.