Horse Sport Ireland

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 2 April 2019

Tuesday, 2 April 2019

Questions (385)

Frank O'Rourke

Question:

385. Deputy Frank O'Rourke asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if the current named licence holder of the Irish Sport Horse and Irish Draught Horse studbooks is Horse Sport Ireland and not a society (details supplied); the expiry dates of these licences; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15067/19]

Written answers

Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine

Horse Sport Ireland (HSI) is approved to maintain a breeding programme under Regulation (EU) 2016/1012 for the Irish Sport Horse and the Irish Draught Horse. This approval is valid until 1st July, 2019.