Veterinary Council of Ireland

Vets' suspensions from TB testing shows system is ‘robust’ – Minister

Minister Heydon said that the fact 60 suspensions were handed down to vets for failing to properly conduct TB tests should give farmers confidence that the system works.

NEWS 3 September 2026

Vets' suspensions from TB testing shows system is ‘robust’ – Minister

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60 suspensions handed down to vets over TB testing since 2022

60 suspensions handed down to vets over TB testing since 2022

NEWS 2 September 2026

Concern over public 'trust' saw vet president pull resignation letter

Concern over public 'trust' saw vet president pull resignation letter

NEWS 31 August 2026

Vet council’s president resigns seven months into term

Vet council’s president resigns seven months into term

Vet council’s president resigns seven months into term

NEWS 26 August 2026

Have your say on out-of-hours vet services

Have your say on out-of-hours vet services

Have your say on out-of-hours vet services

NEWS 19 August 2026

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'Serious retention crisis' within vet nursing profession, Oireachtas told

'Serious retention crisis' within vet nursing profession, Oireachtas told

In 2024, 124 vet nurses removed themselves from the veterinary nursing register – almost half of the 231 graduates qualifying from colleges each year.

NEWS 11 March 2026

Department has no role in vet fees

Department has no role in vet fees

When questioned if it might step in due to the sharp fee increases imposed on vets, the Department pointed back to the rule book.

DEALER 11 March 2026

Competition watchdog to review vet fee increases

Competition watchdog to review vet fee increases

The CCPC has stated that it is currently reviewing the fee increases imposed by the Veterinary Council of Ireland on veterinary practitioners.

NEWS 11 March 2026

Veterinary Ireland writes to competition watchdog and Minister over fee increase

Veterinary Ireland writes to competition watchdog and Minister over fee increase

Veterinary Ireland has written to the Minister for Agriculture and the CCPC calling for a review into the VCI’s increased fees on the veterinary profession.

NEWS 11 March 2026

Vets warn of farmer price hikes on back of fee increases

Vets warn of farmer price hikes on back of fee increases

The VCI is increasing annual registration fees for vets and vet nurses, as well as fees for granting certificates of suitability for practice premises.

NEWS 11 March 2026

Veterinary Ireland calls for review on proposed fee increases by VCI

Veterinary Ireland calls for review on proposed fee increases by VCI

Veterinary Ireland is calling on the Minister for Agriculture and the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission to request the VCI to review its proposed increases in fees.

NEWS 11 March 2026

Micheál makes time to open the boardroom

Micheál makes time to open the boardroom

The VCI maintained that the opening of the new boardroom represented a “significant step in the continued modernisation of Ireland’s veterinary regulatory framework”.

NEWS 11 March 2026

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