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Vet suspended for TB test misconduct
Rachel Donovan
The Veterinary Council of Ireland held 11 fitness-to-practise inquiries throughout 2024 – a total of three vets were suspended while a number were censured in their work going forward.
4 June 2025 News
New vets should have to work in Ireland after graduating - vet
Rachel Donovan speaks to vets around the country about how hard it is to source large animal vets to join their practices.
18 May 2025 News
Over 35% of vet graduates studied abroad
Figures from the Veterinary Council of Ireland workplace report showed this figure has risen by over 9% from 28.2% in 2020.
Shortage of large animal vets in rural Ireland - Veterinary Council
However, the statutory body regulating veterinary medicine in Ireland found that the veterinary register has grown by 30% since 2004.
14 May 2025 News
Merchants 'face closure' over veterinary changes - Merchants Alliance Ireland
Merchants Alliance Ireland has said that the Minister has shown an "unwillingness to meet" to discuss changes to how veterinary products can be sold.
1 May 2025 News
Very high public trust in veterinary professionals - survey
The trust levels among the adults surveyed surpass those of doctors and teachers.
25 October 2024 News
New SETU and ATU courses will 'alleviate' veterinary challenges
Minister for Further and Higher Education Patrick O'Donovan and Minister for Agriculture Charlie McConalogue made the announcement at the National Ploughing Championships in Ratheniska, Co Laois.
18 September 2024 News
Letter re veterinary medicine regulations
"Vets must show more respect to farmers" - Gerald Sheehan, Oakfield farm, Burnfort, Mallow, Co Cork
28 August 2024 Letters
Increased regulation for hoof parers and cow scanners
The regulations will enable a list of competent persons available to offer these services to be developed.
21 August 2024 News
Minister set to sign off on disputed medicine law
It is anticipated that the statutory instrument enacting the changes will be signed over the next fortnight despite vets' opposition.
24 July 2024 News
Vets’ bull semen testing challenge dismissed
A case brought by the Veterinary Council of Ireland against a woman who provided bull semen analysis service has been thrown out of court. David Forsythe reports.
3 July 2024 News
Vets’ bull semen testing challenge dismissed
A case brought by the Veterinary Council of Ireland against a woman who provided bull semen analysis service has been thrown out of court. David Forsythe reports.
28 June 2024 News