Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 5 April 2011
328 Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the rules laid down by him and or the EU in relation to the grading of Connemara ponies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6400/11]
View answerThe Connemara Pony Breeders' Society is approved to maintain the studbook of origin for the Connemara Pony Breed in Ireland by my Department under the relevant EU and National Zootechnical Legislation. In accordance with this legislation, the Connemara Pony Breeders Society has established principles and rules for the classification and grading of animals in the studbook.
