461. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will provide details of halal slaughter and processing activity taking place in a factory (details supplied); the number and type of animals slaughtered in accordance with halal requirements in each of the past five years; the total tonnage of meat produced from such slaughter; the meat processing plants or slaughter facilities involved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [66424/26]

I can confirm that non-stun slaughter is not practised in the business referenced nor has it been at any time in the last 5 years.