Veterinary Services

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 22 February 2024

Thursday, 22 February 2024

Ceisteanna (232)

Michael McNamara

Ceist:

232. Deputy Michael McNamara asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the sum provided by his Department to veterinary practitioners pursuant to his Department's notice to private veterinary practitioners regarding the entry of Ukrainian pets into Ireland; and if the said sum was included in the sum of €808,131.51 set out in his response to this Deputy of 16 February 2024 to the commitment given by the Taoiseach during Questions on Policy or Legislation on 13 February 2024. [8487/24]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine

My Department paid €38,155.70 to Private Veterinary Practitioners who registered with my Department in relation to work they carried out on ensuring pets entering Ireland from the Ukraine met the relevant requirements. This is included in the €808,131.51 figure.

From 1st July 2023, all special emergency arrangements that were in place for pets entering Ireland from the Ukraine ceased. From this date, any new pet entering Ireland from Ukraine was treated as a third country pet with the cost for any treatment administered, borne by the pet owner.