The fact that a large amount of the horse population in Tipperary is not micro chipped is hindering investigations into animal cruelty.
Local TD Jackie Cahill – who is Vice Chair of the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture – raised the issue at a recent meeting on the welfare of horses and dogs.
The meeting included officials from the Department of Agriculture and representatives from County Councils across the country.
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Deputy Cahill says not being able to trace owners of horses is blocking efforts to tackle animal cruelty.
