Thomas Gould
Question:569. Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of equine seizures that were recorded in Cork city and county. [28362/21]
View answerTuesday, 25 May 2021
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Under the Control of Horses Act 1996, Local Authorities may take a range of actions in relation to equines including prohibiting horses in certain areas, the issuing of licenses and the seizure of horses in contravention of the Act. These powers can be used in respect of straying horses which includes horses put on land without the owner’s permission, including public land.
Figures for seizures under the Act in Cork City and County, as reported to this Department, are as follows:
|
County |
Year |
Seizures |
|
Cork Co. Council |
2020 |
35 |
|
Cork City Council |
2020 |
12 |
|
Cork Co. Council |
2019 |
75 |
|
Cork City Council |
2019 |
23 |
|
Cork Co. Council |
2018 |
63 |
|
Cork City Council |
2018 |
33 |
|
Cork Co. Council |
2017 |
87 |
|
Cork City Council |
2017 |
39 |
|
Cork Co. Council |
2016 |
91 |
|
Cork City Council |
2016 |
47 |
|
Cork Co. Council |
2015 |
155 |
|
Cork City Council |
2015 |
54 |