Horse Racing Industry

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 11 July 2023

Tuesday, 11 July 2023

Questions (578)

Thomas Gould

Question:

578. Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the funding provided to Cork City Council for the control of horses in 2023 to date [34077/23]

Written answers

Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine

Under the Control of Horses Act 1996, local authorities may take a range of actions in relation to equines. My Department provides financial support to help local authorities to, among other activities, facilitate equine seizures.

To date in 2023 my Department has paid €1,375 to Cork City Council for the control of horses.