Bernard Allen
Ceist:68 Mr. Allen asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food if he proposes to introduce a horse licence in order to facilitate easy identification of wandering animals.
Vol. 418 No. 7
68 Mr. Allen asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food if he proposes to introduce a horse licence in order to facilitate easy identification of wandering animals.
314 Mr. O'Shea asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food if his attention has been drawn to the problems being caused by wandering horses in urban areas; when he intends to introduce legislation so that the problem can be effectively dealt with by the authorities; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
I propose to take Questions Nos. 68 and 314 together.
The issue of wandering animals is dealt with under the Animals Act, 1985. I have no plans for the introduction of a horse licence for the purpose outlined.