244 Mr. Costello asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Forestry if his attention has been drawn to the worsening problem of wandering horses in Dublin city; the main provisions of his proposed control of wandering horses legislation; when the Bill will be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5822/96]

246 Dr. Upton asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Forestry the action, if any, he will take to deal effectively with the menace caused by wandering horses in Dublin. [5510/96]

247 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Forestry if his attention has been drawn to the current crisis which exists in the Dublin area regarding uncontrolled horses; if his attention has been further drawn to the cruelty which is being inflicted on these horses, the widespread damage which these horses are causing to public open spaces and property generally and the danger which they pose to the public, especially children; if he will expedite matters in order that this unacceptable situation can be dealt with immediately; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5515/96]

248 Mr. Ryan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Forestry when legislation to deal with the problem of horses in urban areas will be published. [5519/96]

I propose to take Questions Nos. 244, 246, 247 and 248 together.