Michael McCarthy (Labour)

I move amendment No. 44:

In page 36, subsection (3)(a), line 7, after "requisite" to insert "educational qualification prescribed under section 66, and".

Foreign registration applicants should have appropriate educational qualifications. Studying to enter the veterinary profession is very difficult. High points are required in the leaving certificate, and for the next six years students must apply themselves. The qualifications required to operate in this country must be consistent. There was an issue with the MRCVS obtained in UCD and I hope the Minister is favourably disposed to this amendment.