Michael Comiskey (Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

We would not have too many thoroughbreds in a county such as Leitrim. However, we do breed and have bred quite a number of Irish Draught horses. A neighbour of mine bred the all-Ireland draught horse champion last year.

My colleague touched on the issue of limestone land. Will Mr. Dempsey explain the position on this? In the west, there is a significant amount of limestone land. It is probably good for the horses. How many mares and stallions are in the Irish National Stud? I wish Mr. Dempsey well.