European Communities (Amendment of Cruelty to Animals Act 1876) Regulations 2002 (S.I. No. 566 of 2002). Country/Territory Ireland Document type Regulation Date 2002 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Livestock, Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Animal production Animal welfare Research Authorization/permit Endangered species Protection of species Geographical area Atlantic Ocean Islands, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, North Atlantic, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe Abstract These Regulations place restrictions on use of animals in experiments. They give effect to Council Directive 86/609/EEC regarding the protection of animals used for experimental and other scientific purposes and amend the Cruelty to Animals Act 1876. Full text English Website www.irishstatutebook.ie References - Legislation Implements Council Directive 86/609/EEC on the approximation of laws, regulations and administrative provisions of the Member States regarding the protection of animals used for experimental and other scientific purposes. Legislation | European Union | 1986 Keyword: Animal welfare, Research Source: FAO, FAOLEX Repealed by European Union (Protection of Animals used for Scientific Purposes) Regulations 2012 (S.I. No. 543 of 2012). Legislation | Ireland | 2012 Keyword: Animal production, Animal welfare, Research, Authorization/permit, Data collection/reporting, Institution, Inspection, Offences/penalties, Ranching/captive breeding, Protection of species Source: FAO, FAOLEX