Oireachtas Joint and Select Committees
Tuesday, 28 September 2021
Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine
General Scheme of the Veterinary Practice (Amendment) Bill 2021: Discussion
Mr. Finbarr Murphy:
While this Bill does not directly address the issue of burnout and the onerous nature of on-call for vets in local areas, it is something Veterinary Ireland is looking at as part of our strategic plan. We are talking to the Department and other stakeholders to ensure the out-of-hours service is provided in a family-friendly manner that will attract and retain young and older vets.