Vol. 416 No. 4
76 Mr. Garland asked the Minister for Justice whether he has any plans to introduce a Horse Bill to control the sale of horses to young people in the inner city of Dublin and elsewhere, where appropriate; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
I have no responsibility for control over sale of horses which would involve me in promoting legislation on the subject. As has been explained on many occasions in this House, the responsibility of the Minister for Justice in relation to wandering or straying animals, including horses, is limited to providing for the impounding of such animals where necessary and to overseeing the law on civil liability for damage caused by animals.
