Is there animal testing in Ireland?

Yes, there is animal testing in Ireland. According to the European Union (EU) Commission, Ireland conducted approximately 19,579 animal tests in 2017. This number includes animals used in regulatory testing, basic research, and toxicological studies. The majority of animals used in Ireland are mice, rats, and rabbits, but other animals such as dogs, pigs, and primates may also be used.

Animal testing is a controversial issue in Ireland, and there is growing pressure on the government to reduce the number of animals used in experiments. In 2013, the Irish government announced that it would invest €5 million in the development of alternative testing methods. Additionally, the Irish government has supported a number of initiatives aimed at reducing the use of animals in testing, including the EU's Seventh Framework Programme for Research and Technological Development (FP7) and the Horizon 2020 programme.