Róisín Shortall (Dublin North West, Labour)
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Question 71: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of horses seized by Gardaí under the Control of Horses Act, 1996 in the last three years for which figures are available; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31420/06]

Michael McDowell (Dublin South East, Progressive Democrats)
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I am informed by the Garda authorities that there were four horses seized in 2003, seven in 2004 and four in 2005. No horses have been seized to date in 2006.

The following legislation provides for the seizure of horses: the Control of Horses Act 1996; the Protection of Animals Acts 1911 and 1965; and the Summary Jurisdiction (Ireland) Act 1851 as amended by the Animal Act 1985.