Legislation is in place to protect the care and welfare of animals used in scientific research and to ensure that the cost of any scientific experiments, in terms of animal suffering, is balanced by the potential benefit of the research. Information on regulations governing animal research in Ireland can be found at the Irish Medicines Board at www.imb.ie. Legislation is under constant review, and is frequently amended to offer further protection to animals when necessary.
EU Directive 2010/63/EU on the protection of animals used for scientific purposes