Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 19 September 2018
113. Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if the necessary funding will be provided to Tipperary County Council to employ a horse warden or wardens to ensure the prevention of maltreatment of horses and ponies in the county and to further ensure the microchipping and passporting of all horses and ponies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37900/18]
Amharc ar fhreagraEach local authority is responsible for enforcing the Control of Horses Act 1996 and any bye-laws made under that Act by the authority within its functional area. The local authority have the power under the acts to appoint authorised officers to enforce the act with in their functional area.
I have no function in relation to staffing matters pertaining to local authorities. My Department will, however, continue to work closely with Local Authorities around the country with a view to promoting horse projects both in terms of infrastructure and education.
