Réada Cronin (Kildare North, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

I know many of them. I live in Kildare, and I know many people who work in the equine industry, who love their horses and who were horrified by what they saw. There is a duty of care and this is a matter that HRI should consider. Kildare is the thoroughbred county. Ireland’s reputation and our care of horses, particularly in Kildare, are important to those who make money and a living out of the industry. There should be some kind of birth-to-death plan for horses that are bred for racing. I am not a vegetarian or vegan, but these horses are bred for racing, not for the food chain.