Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 28 January 2021
335. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if his Department is paying a retainer to Cork City Council for animal pounds and horse welfare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4719/21]
View answerThe matter of pound services fall within the remit of the local authorities and my Department does not pay a retainer to local authorities in relation to that function.
The Control of Horses Act 1996 provides powers to local authorities enabling them to control stray and wandering horses in their areas. Enforcement of the Act is a matter for each local authority.
Section 15 of the Act provides that the Minister for Agriculture may make grants towards the expenses of a local authority incurred under the Act. In 2020, my Department provided funding of €2,375 to Cork City Council.
