Veterinary Practice Act 2005 (No. 22 of 2005). Country/Territory Ireland Document type Legislation Date 2005 (2021) Source FAO, FAOLEX Long titleAn Act to establish a body known as Comhairle Tréidlianna Na Héireann or, in the English Language, the Veterinary Council of Ireland to regulate and manage the veterinary professions and to provide for its other functions, to provide for establishment of a body known as Bord Altraí Tréidliachta Na Héireann or, in the english language, the Veterinary Nurses Board of Ireland, to dissolve the Veterinary Council established under the Veterinary Surgeons Act 1931, to repeal the Veterinary Surgeons Acts 1931 to 1960 and certain other enactments and to provide for related matters. Subject Livestock Keyword Animal health Institution Drugs Certification Education Inspection Offences/penalties Registration Biosecurity Geographical area Atlantic Ocean Islands, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, North Atlantic, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe Abstract This Act establishes the Veterinary Council of Ireland, defines functions and powers of the Council, provides for the registration of veterinary practitioners and provides rules relative to veterinary practice for purposes of promoting and protecting health, safety and welfare of animals. Full text English Website www.irishstatutebook.ie References - Legislation Implemented by European Communities (Veterinary Practice Act 2005) (Qualifications in Veterinary Medicine) Regulations 2007 (S.I. No. 745 of 2007). Legislation | Ireland | 2007 Keyword: Animal health Source: FAO, FAOLEX Veterinary Practice Act 2005 (Prescribed places and events) Regulations 2006 (S.I. No. 611 of 2006). Legislation | Ireland | 2006 Keyword: Animal health Source: FAO, FAOLEX Veterinary Practice Act 2005 (Treatment by non-registered person) Regulations 2017 (S.I. No. 278 of 2017). Legislation | Ireland | 2017 Keyword: Animal health Source: FAO, FAOLEX Amended by Veterinary Practice (Amendment) Act 2012 (No. 25 of 2012). Legislation | Ireland | 2012 Keyword: Animal health, Institution, Drugs Source: FAO, FAOLEX European Communities (Veterinary Practice Act 2005) (Amendment) Regulations 2007 (S.I. No. 117 of 2007). Legislation | Ireland | 2007 Keyword: Animal health Source: FAO, FAOLEX European Union (Veterinary Practice Act 2005) (Amendment) Regulations 2014 (S.I. No. 362 of 2014). Legislation | Ireland | 2014 Keyword: Animal health, Institution, Drugs Source: FAO, FAOLEX