Terence Flanagan (Dublin North East, Fine Gael)
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Question 220: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Innovation if he will respond to correspondence (details supplied) regarding Smithfield horse fair, Dublin 8; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11572/11]

Richard Bruton (Dublin North Central, Fine Gael)
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The welfare of animals is a matter for my colleague the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food.

As far as the horse fair in Smithfield in Dublin is concerned, in response to calls for the extinguishment of the market right, I sought the advice of the Attorney General. The advice I have received confirms that Dublin City Council is the owner of the market right and that this ownership together with the ample powers conferred on local authorities under the Casual Trading Act, 1995 enables Dublin City Council to regulate the market in such a way that the concerns expressed can be addressed.