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SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

MEETING OF SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

Monday, May 10, 2010

MOTION NO.18

MOTION: Councillor W. Lavelle

That this council resolves to designate named inspectors from the Dublin SPCA as 'Authorised Officers' under the Control of Horses Act 1996 for the purpose of supporting South Dublin County Council in meeting it's responsibilities under the Act and to allow the DSPCA more effectively to undertake it's duties in relation to horse welfare.

REPORT:

The Tender for the provision of the Horse Pound and Seizure service has been advertised.  This service will be delivered on a regional basis.  When the new contract has been awarded, South Dublin County Council will disucss with the DSPCA the inclusion of nominated  members of the DSPCA on the list of Authorised Officers under the Control of Horses Act 1996.