Mr. Jimmy Quinn:

It would be an option down the line. The initial problem we are trying to resolve is that 600 students are mainly in eastern Europe. We need to find places here for Irish students after the leaving certificate. American Veterinary Medical Association, AMVA, accreditation will take approximately ten years. A school needs to be up and running for a substantial period before it would get that accreditation. This is beyond our remit today but the option would be there. We see no reason why Limerick could not become a centre of excellence for veterinary education for bovines, equines and food production animals. It could offer a top-level international standard of education.