Ms Martina Kenny:

We need prosecutions and fines. In many instances, there is a case for a good and clear prosecution. As we have said, not enough animals are chipped and have passports. In some cases, there is a chip which indicates a clear owner or the owner in question admits owning the horse. The rate of prosecution in such cases has dropped. We get everything ready with the farrier, dentist and veterinarian. We prepare for a prosecution to help the Garda. Everyone should help the gardaí, who are very good authorised officers. We must push for prosecutions and heavy fines. It is up to the Government to do that because it is the only way it will work. We must hit people in the pocket and show them we are not taking it anymore.