893. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he is considering strengthening the legislation and enforcement mechanisms relating to equine ownership and animal welfare, in light of ongoing concerns regarding horses being kept by persons without the proper facilities, resources or capacity to care for them adequately; the measures currently in place to prevent neglect and abandonment of horses; whether additional inspections, licensing requirements or penalties are being considered; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34967/26]

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893. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he is considering strengthening the legislation and enforcement mechanisms relating to equine ownership and animal welfare, in light of ongoing concerns regarding horses being kept by persons without the proper facilities, resources or capacity to care for them adequately; the measures currently in place to prevent neglect and abandonment of horses; whether additional inspections, licensing requirements or penalties are being considered; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34967/26]

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