European Communities (Veterinary Practice Act 2005) (Qualifications in Veterinary Medicine) Regulations 2007.
Source: Iris Oifigiúl 2007-11-13

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paragraphs: These Regulations may be cited as the European Communities (Veterinary Practice Act 2005) (Qualifications in Veterinary Medicine) Regulations 2007.
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paragraphs: Paragraph 3(b) comes into operation on 1 July 2008.
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paragraphs: The Veterinary Practice Act 2005 (No. 22 of 2005) is amended—
(a) by the substitution, for section 43, of—
“43. (1) The Council, when exercising its functions under Section 13(2)(d) and Part 6, shall satisfy itself that Articles 21(6) and 38 of the Mutual Recognition Directive have been complied with by a provider of a programme of education in the State.
(2) The Council, on application to it in that behalf in writing by a person to whom subsection (3) applies, in accordance with regulations under section 52(1), and on payment to it of the fee prescribed under section 33, shall register the person as a veterinary practitioner.
(3) For the purposes of subsection (2), this subsection applies to a person who shows to the satisfaction of the Council that he or she—
(a) (i) holds a diploma, certificate or other evidence of formal qualification in veterinary medicine awarded in accordance with Article 21(1) of the Mutual Recognition Directive, or
(ii) holds a diploma, certificate or other evidence of formal qualification in veterinary medicine referred to in Article 23(1), (2), (3), (4), (5) or (6) or Article 39 of the Mutual Recognition Directive and where the certification required by those Articles has been given by the competent authority of the home relevant State,
(b) is a national of the State or a relevant State,
(c) is of good character and repute and is not an undischarged bankrupt,
(d) has not been convicted by a court, in the State or elsewhere, of an offence that, in the opinion of the Council, is such as to render the person unfit to practise veterinary medicine, and
(e) is not prohibited from practising, or suspended from the practice of, veterinary medicine, either under Part 7 or provisions corresponding to those contained in that Part that apply in another state, by reason of a conviction for an offence, or serious misconduct in connection with the carrying out of professional duties as a veterinary practitioner.
(4) The Council, on application to it in that behalf in writing by a person to whom subsection (5) applies, in accordance with regulations under section 52(1), and on payment to it of the fee prescribed under section 33, shall register the person as a veterinary practitioner.
(5) For the purposes of subsection (4), this subsection applies to a person who shows to the satisfaction of the Council that he or she—
(a) holds a diploma, or certificate, or as regards whom there is evidence of formal qualification as a veterinary practitioner granted by the competent authority of a third country where the diploma, certificate or other evidence had been recognised by a relevant State for the purpose of the practice of veterinary medicine in that State,
(b) has a minimum of 3 years professional experience as a veterinary practitioner in the relevant State referred to in subparagraph (a),
(c) is a national of the State or a relevant State,
(d) is of good character and repute and is not an undischarged bankrupt,
(e) has not been convicted by a court, in the State or elsewhere of an offence that, in the opinion of the Council, is such as to render the person unfit to practise veterinary medicine, and
(f) is not prohibited from practising or suspended from the practice of, veterinary medicine, either under Part 7 or provisions corresponding to those contained in that Part that apply in another state, by reason of a conviction for an offence, or serious misconduct in connection with the carrying out of professional duties as a veterinary practitioner.
(6) The Council, on application to it in that behalf in writing by a person to whom subsection (7) applies, in accordance with regulations made under section 52(1) and on payment of the fee prescribed under section 33, shall register the person as a veterinary practitioner.
(7) For the purposes of subsection (6), this subsection refers to a veterinary practitioner who comes within the scope of Article 10 of the Mutual Recognition Directive and who shows to the satisfaction of the Council that he or she—
(a) has complied with Article 13 of the Mutual Recognition Directive,
(b) is a national of the State or a relevant State,
(c) is of good character and repute and is not an undischarged bankrupt,
(d) has not been convicted by a court, in the State or elsewhere, of an offence that, in the opinion of the Council, is such as to render the person unfit to practise veterinary medicine, and
(e) is not prohibited from practising, or suspended from the practice of, veterinary medicine, either under Part 7 or provisions corresponding to those contained in that Part that apply in another state, by reason of a conviction for an offence, or serious misconduct in connection with the carrying out of professional duties as a veterinary practitioner.