Equine Industry

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 18 October 2016

Tuesday, 18 October 2016

Ceisteanna (592)

Thomas Pringle

Ceist:

592. Deputy Thomas Pringle asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the progress that has been made on the regulation of the farrier trade to ensure that horse owners have access to a register of qualified farriers and to ensure that the farrier they employ is suitably qualified; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30595/16]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine

My Department is currently examining draft regulations to recognise a range of service providers, including farriers. In the context of this examination, I am considering a range of views from all stakeholders and will come to a decision at an early date.