Horse Notices

An authorised person or a member of the Garda Síochána may seize horses in accordance with Section 37 of the Control of Horses Act, 1996. Under the Limerick City and County Council (Control of Horses) Bye-Laws, 2017 seized horses are detained for five days from the date of seizure.

The procedure for reclaiming a seized horse is detailed in the Seizure and Detention Notice. If your horse has been detained you should contact Limerick City and County Council immediately and produce your Equine Identification Document ('Horse Passport') as proof of ownership. 

Notices of Horses currently detained by Limerick City and County Council are available to view here.

This service is provided by

Veterinary Services

Phone +353 61 556000
Location
Limerick City and County Council, Dooradoyle Road, Dooradoyle, Limerick, V94 WV78