Michael Creed (Cork North West, Fine Gael)
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Question 457: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he is satisfied with the operation of the Irish draught horse stud book by Horse Sport Ireland; if he is further satisfied that Horse Sport Ireland is compliant with EU Decision 96/78; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35670/09]

Brendan Smith (Cavan-Monaghan, Fianna Fail)
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Horse Sport Ireland is approved by my Department under S.I. 399 of 2004 to maintain the Irish Draught Horse Studbook as studbook of origin for the Irish Draught Horse breed. I am satisfied that the studbook is operated in accordance with the relevant national and EU legislation, including EU Commission Decision 96/78/EC.