asked the Minister for Agriculture and Fisheries if he has received representations from the ISPCA in connection with the inhumane slaugher of pigs in some factories; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Slaughter of Pigs.
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The latest such representations were received by my Department in 1970.
The majority of the bacon factories have pre-slaughter stunning facilities and my Department have been urging their provision at the remaining factories in consultation with the Irish Bacon Curers' Society.