Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 1 October 2025
154. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if section 14 of the Slaughter of Animals Act 1935 has been applied to the slaughter of animals in relation to the production of Halal meat; and if any amendments, exemptions or specific regulations have been introduced to facilitate the practice of Halal slaughter within the context of this provision. [52258/25]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe Slaughter of Animals Act 1935 has been repealed by The Animal Health and Welfare Act 2013. Animal welfare at slaughter in the European Union is governed by Regulation 1099/2009 which is enforced under SI 292/2013 in Ireland. This Regulation has a similar requirement to minimise pain and suffering, while at the same time having a derogation for slaughter under religious rites. This derogation is closely monitored by my Department to ensure that slaughter under religious rites complies strictly with the Regulation.
