asked the Minister for Local Government whether he is aware that farmers have been prosecuted, under the Road Traffic Act, for sheep trespass on footpaths; that farmers and other involved in the movement of live stock consider this position very unsatisfactory; and whether, in the circumstances, he will take steps to have the position remedied, by the introduction of amending legislation or the alteration of existing regulations as necessary.

I have no information in regard to the prosecutions referred to. If they have been taken under the Road Traffic Act, 1933, I will have the matter examined on being furnished with particulars by the Deputy.