56. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the status of the work of the interdepartmental working group established to examine the racing of horse-drawn vehicles on public roads; the progress made to address the serious animal welfare concerns associated with the practice; whether the group is examining the measures required to prohibit racing of all horse drawn vehicles on public roads; and when recommendations are expected. [64137/26]

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56. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the status of the work of the interdepartmental working group established to examine the racing of horse-drawn vehicles on public roads; the progress made to address the serious animal welfare concerns associated with the practice; whether the group is examining the measures required to prohibit racing of all horse drawn vehicles on public roads; and when recommendations are expected. [64137/26]

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1. 8 October 2026

   Animal Welfare

   56. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the status of the work of the interdepartmental working group established to examine the racing of horse-drawn vehicles on public roads; the progress made to address the serious animal welfare concerns associated with the practice; whether the group is examining the measures required to prohibit racing of all horse drawn vehicles on public roads; and when recommendations are expected. [64137/26]

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