Cork City Council spent €93k seizing horses last year

A total of 33 horses which were roaming loose in the city were seized in 2024

Of the 33 horses seized while roaming loose in Cork City, 13 were returned to their owners while 20 were re-homed. File picture: Diane Cusack

More than €93,000 was spent on the seizure of loose horses in Cork City last year amid concerns about animal welfare issues and public safety threats.

A total of 33 horses which were roaming loose in the city were seized. Some 13 of these were returned to their owners while 20 were re-homed.