Dublin City Council says it will not drop Smithfield horse fair restrictions

It temporarily banned the fair in 2002 after a horse bolted and hit a car on the quays which was occupied by a woman and a child. However, the traders returned to the plaza, citing their market right. The fair also drew attention in 2009 when an injured horse was sold to an 11-year-old boy for €8. Concerns around the market came to a head in March 2011Over the last decade, the twice yearly fairs have largely progressed as planned, the council said.

“The bylaws are there to ensure the orderly running and management of the fair,” he said, adding that they were “principally concerned with the safety of people attending fair and the welfare of animals”.“These bylaws have to be complied with. If the bylaws aren’t complied with their can’t be a horse fair.”

“It really comes down to their concern over taking out a casual trading licence and I can’t offer a solution to that. The bylaws require that they take out a casual trading licence and to get the licence you have to provide some information and there simply is no way round it.” “Residents are absolutely sick of it at this stage,” she said. “The last thing we want is for carnage to break out there between those who are attending the illegal horse fairs, guards and residents.”

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