Veterinary Services

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 5 October 2021

Tuesday, 5 October 2021

Questions (732)

Matt Carthy

Question:

732. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the primary and secondary legislation underpinning the need for prescription with regard to veterinary medicinal products or derogation thereof; if he plans to amend or introduce new related legislation by 31 December 2021; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47570/21]

Written answers

Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine

EU Regulation 2019/6 on veterinary medicinal products comes into effect in January 2022. This Regulation is binding in full and has direct effect on all Member States.

The Department is currently drafting secondary legislation to give effect to this Regulation which is expected to be in place in advance of the 28th January 2022 deadline.