Protection of animals kept for farming purposes (Electro-immobilisation) Regulations 2007 (S.I. No. 197 of 2007). Country/Territory Ireland Document type Regulation Date 2007 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Livestock Keyword Animal welfare Animal health Slaughtering Geographical area Atlantic Ocean Islands, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, North Atlantic, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe Abstract These Regulations place a ban on the use of electrical devices that cause stunning of animals. Full text English Website www.agriculture.gov.ie References - Legislation Implements Protection of Animals Kept for Farming Purposes Act (No. 13 of 1984). Legislation | Ireland | 1984 Keyword: Basic legislation, Animal welfare, Inspection Source: FAO, FAOLEX