European Communities (Protection of Animals Kept for Farming Purposes) Regulations, 2006 (S.I. No. 705 of 2006). Country/Territory Ireland Document type Regulation Date 2006 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Livestock Keyword Animal welfare Animal health Geographical area Europe, European Union Countries, Northern Europe Abstract These Regulations give effect to Council Directive 98/58/EC concerning the protection of animals kept for farming purposes and require owners and keepers to ensure the welfare of their animals. Full text English Website www.agriculture.gov.ie References - Legislation Implements Council Directive 98/58/EC concerning the protection of animals kept for farming purposes. Legislation | European Union | 1998 Keyword: Animal health, Animal welfare, Ranching/captive breeding, Inspection Source: FAO, FAOLEX Protection of Animals Kept for Farming Purposes Act (No. 13 of 1984). Legislation | Ireland | 1984 | Repealed Keyword: Basic legislation, Animal welfare, Inspection Source: FAO, FAOLEX Repeals European Communities (Protection of Animals Kept for Farming Purposes) Regulations, 2000 (S.I. No. 127 of 2000). Legislation | Ireland | 2000 | Repealed Keyword: Animal welfare, Animal health Source: FAO, FAOLEX