Paschal Donohoe (Dublin Central, Fine Gael)
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Question 206: To ask the Minister for Agriculture; Fisheries and Food when the commencement order will be signed for the implementation of the European Directive for micro chipping of horses; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17789/11]

Simon Coveney (Cork South Central, Fine Gael)
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The EU regulation providing inter alia for microchipping is directly applicable and has been in force since 1st July 2009. A Statutory Instrument providing for powers of authorised officers and other matters will be signed in the near future.