Slaughter of Animals Act, 1935 (No. 45/1935). Country/Territory Ireland Document type Legislation Date 1935 Source FAO, FAOLEX Long titleAn Act to make provision for securing the more humane treatment of animals in slaughterhouses and to make further and better provision in relation generally to the slaughter of animals. Subject Livestock Keyword Animal welfare Animal health Slaughtering Authorization/permit Inspection Basic legislation Geographical area Atlantic Ocean Islands, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, North Atlantic, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe Abstract This Act provides for control of slaughter of large livestock animals and treatment of animals intended for slaughter. Full text English Website www.irishstatutebook.ie References - Legislation Implemented by Slaughter of Animals Act 1935 (Approved Instruments) Order 2008 (S.I. 599 of 2008). Legislation | Ireland | 2008 Keyword: Animal welfare, Slaughtering Source: FAO, FAOLEX