Dáil Éireann Debate, Monday - 8 September 2025
1790. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of horses exported from the State destined for horse abattoirs in other states in each year since 2015; the number exported to each relevant state, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46510/25]
Amharc ar fhreagraHorses traded from Ireland to other EU Member States for Slaughter**
|
YEAR |
Country of Destination |
Number of Horses |
|
2025* |
Belgium |
79 |
|
2025* |
France |
316 |
|
2024 |
France |
165 |
|
TOTAL |
|
560 |
*Year to 30/08/25
**Based on information from the TRACES system (the European Commissions online platform for animal and plant health certification)
According to the TRACES system there are no recorded movements of horses for slaughter to other EU member states prior to August 2024.
