26/09/2014

Dear Councillor Timmons,

I refer to representation received on 22/09/2014 in relation to Horses.

In this regard I wish to advise that the Contractor engaged by South Dublin County Council for the
provision and operation of the horse seizure service and horse pound facility, has seized a total of 351
horses during the period 1st January 2014 to 31st August 2014, of which, 22 were reclaimed, 10 were
rehomed and 319 were disposed of. The total cost of the horse seizure service and horse pound facility
for the same period for the County amounted to €204,428.95.