Eric J. Byrne
Question:272 Mr. E. Byrne asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Forestry whether commencement orders are needed to put the Control of Horses Act into effect; if so, the number of orders which are required; whether local authorities can begin the process of horse licensing under the Act; the level of funding available to local authorities to put the Act into effect; when such funding can be accessed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4450/97]