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SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

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MEETING OF SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

Monday, May 11, 2026

QUESTION NO. 10

QUESTION: Councillor E. Ó Broin

To ask the Chief Executive if members of the public should report incidents of horses tied up on public land to the Council?

REPLY:

Members of the public who observe horses tied up on public land are encouraged to report such incidents to the Council. This allows the matter to be assessed promptly in terms of animal welfare, public safety, and compliance with relevant legislation, and enables the Council to engage with the appropriate agencies where necessary.

To make a complaint or report stray horses:

Call into South Dublin County Council's Head Office or contact the office by phoning (01) 4149000 between 09.00 and 17.00.

For after-hours emergencies only, please contact your local Garda Station:
Tallaght (01) 6666000 | Ronanstown (01) 6667700

Clondalkin (01) 6667700 | Lucan (01) 6667300
Rathcoole (01) 6667900 | Rathfarnham (01) 6666500 | Terenure (01) 6666400

You may also e-mail info@sdublincoco.ie or use our Online Customer Care Contact Form.


Information on Legislation: Control of Horses Act, 1996

Further details in relation to keeping of horses in a declared control area can be found here Horses - SDCC  

Information on Legislation: Control of Horses Act, 1996

Other Useful Information:

DSPCA
E-Mail: info@dspca.ie
Web: www.dspca.ie

If you have a general query with the DSPCA contact them on 01-4994700
If you wish to report an animal welfare issue, please contact the DSPCA on 01-4994727
If you wish to report animal cruelty, or if an animal is in immediate danger, please contact the DSPCA on 01-4994702