Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 28 January 2021
337. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will provide further information on his plans to develop an urban horse welfare programme to work with local authorities as committed to in the Programme for Government; his plans to legislate for same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4721/21]
Amharc ar fhreagraMy Department continues to support a number of urban horse projects nationwide, supporting with infrastructure and bringing education on all aspects of equine welfare to disadvantaged areas, and I intend to deliver additional supports in urban areas.
My officials work with and support local authorities and NGOs in progressing urban projects, and there are currently projects at every stage from the initial feasibility and planning stages to the operating stage around the country. I have asked my officials to prioritise urban horse welfare in the context of the new national Animal Welfare Strategy which I will launch shortly.
