Ireland’s Department of Agriculture, Food and Rural Development has reviewed its arrangements for the importation of horses from the UK after a week of operating the existing measures.
The procedure has now been simplified by the dropping of the requirement for an import licence.
However, horses imported from the UK must still adhere to the strict protocols agreed with the Irish Horseracing Authority and with the Irish Turf Club.
Imported horses must also be accompanied by the following:
Imports will only be allowed through Cork, Dublin or Shannon Airports and through specified border crossings.
Imports will only be allowed through Cork, Dublin or Shannon Airports and through specified border crossings.
These revised arrangements will operate for horses being imported from Tuesday, 15 May, 2001.
For more information visit www.horsesport.ie