W1B-027 TD letters-3.txt
20th March 1995

Mr. Stanley Morgan, Secretary, MARINO DISTRICT RESIDENTS ASSOCIATION, c/o 12 St. Catherine Road, Marino, Dublin 3.

Dear Stanley, I attach herewith, for your attention, Report from the Engineering Department of Dublin Corporation on 'Wandering Horses", together with Discussion Document on Recommendation for New Legislation for Wandering Animals in Urban Districts.
At the moment the following is the present procedure which is taken regarding wandering animals;-
(1) The Gardai undertake the removal of wandering animals from public places as required. (2) Animals wandering on private land may be impounded by the owner of the land subject to the provisions of the Summary Jurisdiction (Ireland) Act, 1851. (3) Animals wandering on Corporation lands are dealt with by the Corporation Department having control of the land in question.

I am sure you will find the enclosed report of interest and if you have any comments which you would like to make please do not hesitate to contact me.

Assuring you of my attention.
Wish Every Good Wish, Yours sincerely, IVOR CALLELY T.D.
