There are calls for an abattoir, under investigation for animal welfare abuse, to be shut down permanently.
The Department of Agriculture is currently carrying out an inquiry, and the plant, operated through Shannonside Foods in Kildare, is now fully suspended.
The alleged mistreatment of horses came to light in footage captured by an RTE Investigates programme, earlier this week.
My Lovely Horse Rescue's Maddie Doyle says there are serious issues that need to be resolved:
"Questions do need to be asked, you know, the questions as to why, you know, when departments on site on a regular basis. How come you know, something wasn't spotted, concerned weren't raised earlier. You know, there are questions that need to be asked."
