Draught Horse Passports

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 21 March 2012

Wednesday, 21 March 2012

Questions (22)

Jonathan O'Brien

Question:

23 Deputy Jonathan O’Brien asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of Irish draught horse passports processed by Horse Sport Ireland in the years 2008, 2009, 2010 and 2011; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14649/12]

Written answers

Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine (Deputy Simon Coveney)

Horse Sport Ireland is approved by my Department, in accordance with the relevant EU and National Zootechnical legislation to manage the Irish Draught Horse studbook, including the issuing of passports for horses of the breed. As the issuing of passports is considered a day-to-day studbook management matter the Deputy should contact Horse Sport Ireland directly for such information.