Concerns are being raised about the abuse of horses and sulky racing in Tipperary.
In 2016, there were 2125 horses either seized, reclaimed, re-homed or euthanized across the country – 129 of those were in Tipperary.
Of the 31 Local Authorities surveyed, Tipperary had the fifth highest number of euthanized horses in 2016 at 122.
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Tipperary TD Mattie McGrath is calling for stricter legislation surrounding animal abuse.
He told the Taoiseach the abuse of horses in Tipperary is appalling.