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Horses

Bye-Laws made by Fingal County Council under the Control of Horses Act 1996, came into effect on 12th January, 1998.  The purpose of the Bye-Laws is to -

> Regulate and control the horse population in the Fingal area
> Set out conditions for the keeping and stabling of horses
> Set out procedures for the impounding and disposal of unlicensed horses.

Any person keeping a horse in a Control Area must have -

> A licence - which costs €31.25  (Licence holder must be over 16 years of age)
> Suitable accommodation for the horse (A suitable stable with water constantly available & adequate wholesome food or, where the horse is at grass, adequate pasture & shelter for the horse at all times)


For further information please phone Fingal County Council at 8906272 or e-mail: envserv@fingalcoco.ie.