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NEWS: Government pressed to act on urban horse neglect crisis
Mark Costello
Charity says problem is out of control in some parts of the country
31 October 2025 News
NEWS: 'Transformational' equine database set to launch
Minister hopes new horse slaughter facility will open in 2026
22 August 2025 News
New traceability system for horses "at advanced stage"
The Department of Agriculture says it has made progress on all 37 recommendations made in the Wall Report
Department considering abattoir applications
According to the Department, the number of horses exported for slaughter in 2024 and to date, in 2025, was 165 and 359 respectively.
25 July 2025 News
NEWS: Minister launches €500,000 equine traceability scheme
The scheme is to fund improvements in how equine life events are captured and will support the use of IT by passport issuing organisations and equine sales houses
25 July 2025 News