No 22 of 2005 - Veterinary Practice Act
What does this law do?
The primary purpose of the Act is to bring regulation of the veterinary profession fully up to date taking account of the many developments in the environment within which the profession operates since the original legislation was enacted in 1931.
The Act provides, in particular, for the first time, the definition of the practice of veterinary medicine and the statutory recognition of veterinary nurses. The Act also provides for continued professional development, wider registration possibilities, recognition of specialisation, practice accreditation and more transparent fitness to practise procedures and proportionate sanctions. A broader membership of the Veterinary Council to reflect interests such as education, consumers and food safety is also provided for in the Act.
Contact Department: Department of Agriculture and Food
Signed by the President on: 12/7/2005
Full version of the Veterinary Practice Act 2005 on the Oireachtas website