Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 18 October 2006
267 Mr. Naughten asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food if her attention has been drawn to the concerns being expressed by veterinary students in University College Dublin regarding accreditation with the American Veterinary Medicine Association; if she will discuss the issue with the veterinary council; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33445/06]
View answerUnder the Veterinary Practice Act 2005, it is the statutory responsibility of the Veterinary Council of Ireland to specify and keep under review the programmes of education required for the practice of veterinary medicine in Ireland. The Council is also charged with the responsibility of ensuring that the Irish veterinary practitioner qualification meets the standard required in order to enjoy mutual recognition within the EU. The Act also enables the Council to enter into mutual recognition agreements with 3rd Countries. Accordingly, the matters referred to by the Deputy are appropriate to be dealt with by the Council and the College concerned.
