Mr. Eoin Cullen:

The Deputy asked about an official chain. I do not think there is enough knowledge on the part of the officials as to what is involved. A certain garda may not know who he or she must contact. We always try to help as much as we can but not everyone is clear on exactly what steps are required. It also depends on the severity of the case. If it is only a matter of a stray horse, the Garda will not contact the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine. It will contact the pound for stray horses.