Seán Ó Fearghaíl (Kildare South, Fianna Fail)
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264. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the budget allocation for Defence Forces Equitation School in the years of 2024, 2025 and 2026, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61135/25]

Simon Harris (Wicklow, Fine Gael)
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The mission of the Army Equitation School is to promote the Irish Horse through participation in international competition at the highest level. The Army Equitation School has discharged this task with considerable distinction down through the years and, through its participation and numerous successes in equitation events at home and abroad, it has successfully promoted the qualities of the Irish Horse.

The budget for the Army Equitation School encompasses the following:

• Horse purchases and leases,
• Costs related to the upkeep of horses
• Acquisition of equipment as well as
• Training fees
• Costs associated with travel to horse shows.