Department of Agriculture Ireland

The Department of Agriculture and the Revenue Commissioners have removed the need for a guarantee for the temporary admission of horses in particular circumstances, the Irish Thoroughbred Breeders Association (ITBA) announced via presser on Friday. With the waiver, pure-bred horses for sporting events, breeding, training, grazing, or for performance of work or transport will no longer require a security deposit on import. Horses participating in sporting events will require proof of the scheduled attendance at the race meeting/sporting event to qualify for temporary admission. Bloodstock entering for breeding, training, grazing,...