Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 4 March 2021
268. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will consider changing the way horse statistics are presented (details supplied) to be more in line with the control of dogs' statistics headings; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12278/21]
View answerThe 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.
The statistics provided by my Department are based on claims submitted by each local authority for this funding. At present, it would not be possible to provide a further breakdown, however, the required details may be available directly from the relevant authorities.
