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The Veterinary Council of Ireland is the Statutory Body established under the Veterinary Practice Act 2005.
The Veterinary Practice Act 2005 was passed in July 2005. The 1st January 2006 was designated as the date for the establishment of the Veterinary Council of Ireland.
The principal function of the Council is to regulate and manage the practice of veterinary medicine and veterinary nursing in the State in the public interest.
Latest News
Obituaries
Four recently deceased registered members of the profession were remembered at the Council meeting held on 21 January 2010. Choose article header to read more.
Ministerial Appointees following Election in November 2009
The Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, Brendan Smith TD, in accordance with Sections 16(1) of the Veterinary Practice Act 2005 has appointed the following elected persons to be members of the Veterinary Council, effective from 1 January 2010. Choose Article Header to read more.
Veterinary Council Elections 2009
Eight Registered Veterinary Practitioners have been nominated to fill the five vacancies on the Veterinary Council. Choose article header to read more.
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