Horse Sport Ireland

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 24 March 2021

Wednesday, 24 March 2021

Ceisteanna (1966)

Claire Kerrane

Ceist:

1966. Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the reason Horse Sport Ireland does not recognise the Irish language when registering horses here; his views on whether it is acceptable; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14593/21]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine

I understand that Horse Sport Ireland studbooks support and facilitate the naming and prefixing of horses in the Irish language.  Names in Irish or English are accepted that are less than 30 characters.