The legislation relating to the above include the Control of Horses Act 1996 as amended and regulations from the Animals Act 1985. In addition Kilkenny County Council has Bye Laws to cover this area that allow the Council to impound horses causing a nuisance in a public place etc. Bye Laws introduced under the Control of Horses Act 1996 prohibit the keeping of a horse without a current license issued by Kilkenny County Council.
Exemptions to the above include:
You may view the Kilkenny County Council Control of Horses Act 1996 Bye-Laws 2015, here.
Applications for a Horse License must be made using an Application Form and accompanied by the appropriate fee of €30. In addition proof of appropriate facilities for the proper care and maintenance of the horse must be provided by the owner. The horse must be identifiable by means of an approved microchip implanted in the neck. The latter is in addition to Equine Identification Regulations S.I. 207/ of 2014.
Application Form for Horse Licence (PDF)
Application Form for Horse Passport (PDF)
Animal Welfare Guidelines for Horses, Ponies and Donkeys (Farm Animal Welfare Advisory Council) (PDF 335KB)
Click on this link for information in response to some Frequently Asked Question regarding Registration of Equine Premises.
Application Form for Registration of Equine Premises.
You may view the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine website on www.agriculture.gov.ie.
The Control of Horses Act, 1996, as amended, and the Animals Act, 1985 may be viewed on www.irishstatutebook.ie
If you require the service of the Local Authority for an emergency outside of normal business hours please note the following:
Persons requiring the Fire Service for an emergency should Dial 112 and no other number
For all water related queries 1850 278 278 (Irish Water)
For any other emergency the public are advised to ring 1890 252654
