Veterinary Ireland

Meat plants prepare for strike shutdown

The strike will close factories next Wednesday (14 October) and could potentially cause further closures the week after.

NEWS 8 October 2026

Meat plants prepare for strike shutdown

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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

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

Veterinary Ireland writes to competition watchdog and Minister over fee increase

Veterinary Ireland writes to competition watchdog and Minister over fee increase

Veterinary Ireland writes to competition watchdog and Minister over fee increase

NEWS 30 March 2026

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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 1 January 1970

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 1 January 1970

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 1 January 1970

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