Second Stage Stage in the legislative process — click for what it means Current The bill’s status — click for what it means 34th Dáil The House currently handling the bill 61/2026 Official bill number / year
Prohibition of Sulky-Racing Bill 2026
- Sponsor
- Mattie McGrath · Independent
- Introduced
- 10 Jun 2026
- Last updated
- 11 Jun 2026
What this bill does AI · claude-haiku-4-5-20251001
- Prohibits sulky-racing on public roads under local authority jurisdiction without lawful permission; defines sulky-racing as racing horse-drawn vehicles on such roads.
- Makes it illegal to organise, cause, or permit sulky-racing or use of stimulated animals in racing; breaches carry fines up to €5,000 or imprisonment up to six years.
- Grants local authorities enforcement powers and allows fixed penalty notices; addresses safety risks to public, motorists, children, and animal welfare concerns from road racing.
Stage timeline What do these stages mean?
- First Stage 34th Dáil10 Jun 2026
- Second Stage 34th Dáil10 Jun 2026