Thomas Gould
Question:725. Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration whether the Gardaí have coded offences under the Control of Horses Act 1996. [72088/25]
View answerTuesday, 16 December 2025
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Under the Policing, Security, and Community Safety Act 2024 the Garda Commissioner is by law responsible for all operational policing matters, including the management and administration of the PULSE system.
I have been informed by the Garda authorities that the following offence codes under the Control of Horses Act 1996 exist in PULSE.
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Offence Code |
Offence |
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A6516 |
Failure To Obey Garda Direction/Comply With Notice Etc. |
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A7209 |
Wilfully Permit a Horse to Pose Danger/ Injury etc. |
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A7236 |
Animals Cruelty To Contrary to Section 1 Protection of Animals Act, 1911, as amended by Protection of Animals Act, 1965 and Section 48 of the Control of Horses Act, 1996 |
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A72A05 |
Keep Horse Without a Licence in Control Area – Owner (Control of Horses) |
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A72A06 |
Keep Horse Without a Licence in Control Area – Other Person (Control of Horses) |
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A72A09 |
Permit Horse to Pose Danger/Injure/Damage Person or Property |
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A72A16 |
Fail to Produce Horse Licence Within 10 Days (Control of Horses) |
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A72A65 |
Obstruction of Authorised Person/Garda Member (Control of Horses) |
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A72A75 |
Have/Keep/Ride/Drive a Horse in Prohibited Area |