Minister pledges full investigation into 'abhorrent' abuse of horses shown in RTÉ programme

Minister for Agriculture Charlie McConalogue pledged that "no stone will be left unturned" in the department's investigation. File Picture: Sasko Lazarov/RollingNews.ie

The Minister for Agriculture has said the illegal "abhorrent and distressing" treatment of animals featured in an RTÉ investigation into the horse industry will be fully investigated. 

Horses: Making a Killin g was broadcast on RTÉ One on Wednesday evening. Part two airs on Thursday night.