It's following an investigative documentary into the equine industry.
The government say they'll "leave no stone un-turned" investigating issues of animal cruelty uncovered in a documentary on the equine industry.
The RTÉ investigation into an abattoir for horses in Kildare found "illegal activities" to launder horse identities and compromise the human food chain.
Horse Racing Ireland says it is "deeply shocked and appalled" by the contents, and will support any investigation into Shannonside Foods Ltd. in Straffan.
Minsiter of State at the Department of Agriculture, Green Party Senator from Offaly, Pippa Hackett says the revelations were disturbing:
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