Question 1

What does the Local Government (Control of Horse-Drawn Carriages) Bill 2026 do?

Accepted Answer

Repeals three 1853–1855 Dublin Carriage Acts that currently govern horse-drawn carriages in Dublin, enabling local councils to make new bylaws instead. Allows Dublin City Council, Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown, and South Dublin to regulate horse-drawn carriages under Local Government Act 2001 powers. Amends section 199 of Local Government Act 2001 to permit bylaws on horse-drawn carriage dung disposal in the former Dublin Metropolitan Police District.

Question 2

What stage is the Local Government (Control of Horse-Drawn Carriages) Bill 2026 at?

Accepted Answer

As of 2 Oct 2026, the Local Government (Control of Horse-Drawn Carriages) Bill 2026 is at Second Stage in 34th Dáil. Once a bill passes every stage in both Houses of the Oireachtas and is signed by the President, it becomes law.

Question 3

Who introduced the Local Government (Control of Horse-Drawn Carriages) Bill 2026?

Accepted Answer

The Local Government (Control of Horse-Drawn Carriages) Bill 2026 was sponsored by Máire Devine, and was introduced on 1 Oct 2026.

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