Paudge Connolly (Cavan-Monaghan, Independent)

I welcome the opportunity to speak on this Bill which, by the words in its title, veterinary practice, gives recognition to the expanding role of the veterinary profession whose contribution to animal welfare and food quality through the years has been quite considerable. The record of veterinary surgeons in caring for animals is second to none and this is evidenced by the fact that they operate a 24-hour seven-day service, 365 days a years, akin to the medical and surgical on-call service we would like to have in Monaghan General Hospital.

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