Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 28 January 2016
174. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the procedures to be followed to enable a person (details supplied) to practice in this jurisdiction; if further studies are required; if the person is entitled to practice on foot of a present qualification or otherwise; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3884/16]
View answerIn accordance with the Veterinary Practice Act 2005, the Veterinary Council of Ireland (VCI) is the competent authority for the recognition of qualifications of veterinary practitioners from the EU or third countries. The Veterinary Practice Act provides for the mutual recognition of qualifications in veterinary medicine within the EU and for mutual recognition agreements between the VCI and relevant bodies in non-EU States. The VCI has mutual recognition agreements in place for Australasia and American Veterinary Medicine Association (AVMA) accredited colleges in North America.
For those whose qualification is not recognised under EU legislation or mutual recognition agreements the Council provides a registration examination.
The person concerned should contact the Veterinary Council at info@vci.ie.
