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NEWS: 'Transformational' equine database set to launch
Mark Costello
Minister hopes new horse slaughter facility will open in 2026
25 July 2025 News
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.
28 March 2025 General
Letter to the Editor: Report findings must be implemented
Equine dentist Brian Coonan commends Prof Paddy Wall on his report into equine traceability issues
Department pledges support for traceability report
The opening of a new horse slaughter facility is one of the most controversial points raised in Prof Paddy Wall's report
21 March 2025 News
Heydon appointment welcomed by racing stakeholders
The Kildare TD has a long history of supporting the equine sector
24 January 2025 Racing News
Martin Heydon tipped for top Agriculture post
The Kildare TD is a big supporter of the racing and breeding sector
20 January 2025 Racing News
Minister urges horse owners to return their completed Equine Census forms
Equine Census due to close this Friday, December 20th
17 December 2024 Racing News
Department: 'Critically important' to engage with equine census
All horse keepers must file a return or risk losing their ability to register foals or export horses
22 November 2024 Bloodstock news