Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 23 November 2021
730. Deputy Imelda Munster asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he plans to review the Control of Horses Act 1996; if he further plans to introduce legislation amending the Act; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57049/21]
View answerThe Control of Horses Act, 1996 is currently under review and plans for replacement legislation are well advanced. The Local Authorities are responsible for enforcing the Act, and officials from my Department are engaging with them for their input.
The aim is to introduce legislation that will streamline and clarify procedures in terms of the seizure and disposal of horses. A further element of the review is to consider the current requirement to have a horse license in light of the Identification of Equidae Regulations (S.I. no 62 of 2016).
