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Dáil
‹ Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Straying Animals Road Hazard.

Wandering horses as a road hazard

Summary

Lipper warned that wandering horses had caused road fatalities and urged effective legislation to address the danger. The Chair stopped him from making a speech during Question Time, and the Minister said Lipper’s own question was further on.

Is the Minister aware that this is a very serious problem? Wandering horses have been responsible for fatalities on our roads. I am not interested in cars; they are material things and can be replaced. This is a serious matter which requires urgent attention.

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Joseph Brennan An Ceann Comhairle Fianna Fáil

The Deputy is giving information instead of seeking it.

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I am very interested in this matter and that is why I put down the question. Wandering horses are a hazard on our roads and the Minister responsible must legislate effectively to get rid of this problem.

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Joseph Brennan An Ceann Comhairle Fianna Fáil

I am calling the next question. Question No. 17.

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This is the third time I have tried to speak.

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Joseph Brennan An Ceann Comhairle Fianna Fáil

There are other times for speaking. This is Question Time. I have been very lenient with the Deputy because he is a new Deputy. He cannot get up at Question Time and make a speech. It is not permitted and the Chair is the sole judge. Standing orders are explicit on this matter and I will have to rule accordingly.

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I think the Deputy is dealing with the wrong question. His own question is a little further on.

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