Veterinary Ireland

Vets and agri merchants clash over who gains from new wormer rules

TDs heard allegations of anti-competitive impacts hitting both vets and co-ops from the introduction of new wormer prescription rules on Wednesday.

NEWS 6 November 2026

Vets and agri merchants clash over who gains from new wormer rules

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Meat plants prepare for strike shutdown

Meat plants prepare for strike shutdown

NEWS 8 October 2026

Corporate-owned vets 'not obliged' to attend 2am calving calls

Corporate-owned vets 'not obliged' to attend 2am calving calls

NEWS 5 August 2026

Veterinary Ireland questions estimates of bluetongue vaccinations

Veterinary Ireland questions estimates of bluetongue vaccinations

Veterinary Ireland questions estimates of bluetongue vaccinations

NEWS 3 May 2026

Competition watchdog to review vet fee increases

Competition watchdog to review vet fee increases

Competition watchdog to review vet fee increases

NEWS 2 April 2026

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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 30 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 25 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 23 March 2026

Eoin Glynn appointed new president of Veterinary Ireland

Eoin Glynn appointed new president of Veterinary Ireland

Galway native Eoin Glynn was presented with the chain of office by outgoing Veterinary Ireland president Jane Pigott.

NEWS 21 November 2025

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