Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 3 May 2023
309. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine further to Parliamentary Question No. 221 of 29 March 2023, if the numbers of thoroughbred horse deaths in 2022 (1,874) and to date in 2023 (375) include horses killed in slaughterhouses; and if he will specify the reason for each killing. [20264/23]
Amharc ar fhreagraHorse Racing Ireland (HRI) is a commercial state body established under the Horse and Greyhound Racing Act, 2001, and is responsible for the overall administration, promotion and development of the horse racing industry.
The figures provided to the Deputy in relation to Parliamentary Question No. 221 of 29 March 2023 includes thoroughbreds slaughtered at a Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine-approved facility. No reason for death is recorded.
