Matt Carthy (Cavan-Monaghan, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

I understand.

The previous interpretation of the Act was the cause of considerable debate at the previous committee and the reason for this legislation's introduction by Deputy Cahill. I was not party to those debates, so I apologise if some of my questions were answered then. Ms Muldoon referred to the historical interpretation that prevented a body corporate from becoming a veterinary practice and how legal advice received by the Veterinary Council essentially advised that it had been misinterpreting the provision. When was that legal advice sought and received?