The Law, Statutory Instruments S.I. No 399 of 2004 and S.I. No 530 of 2007 requires all horses, ponies and donkeys in the Republic of Ireland to have a passport. A person guilty of an offence under these regualtions shall be liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding €5,000, six months in prison, or both. The enforcement of the legislation ensures the continued availability of veterinary medicines such as Bute. These medicines would otherwise be withdrawn with serious economic and welfare implications for horse owners.
Horse Passport Special Offer Just €25
The Horse Passport Agency has issued over 140,000 passports and has been authorised by the Department of Agriculture and Food to issue Identity Passports to horses that are not eligible for passports from a specific breed society.
Authorised officers of the Department of Agriculture and Food have the powers to enter any premises where a horse or passport is suspected to be present, stop horse boxes and trailers (when accompanied by a member of the Garda Síochána in uniform) and seize horses and vehicles. Failure to comply with the legislation can lead to an on the spot fine of €100 or on summary conviction any person guilty of an offence faces a fine of up to €5,000, six months imprisonment, or both.
If your horse is eligible for a passport from a breed society (it is a specific breed and you know the sire and dam) contact the breed society, otherwise we can issue you with a €25 Identity Passport. Call our Dublin Office Tel: 01 4294017 or download the form from this site and pay €25 (special rate extended until 31.07.08 - normal fee €30).
