Bernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael)
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174. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the procedure to be followed in order to allow a person (details supplied) to practice as a vet here, as they are fully qualified, having obtained their qualification in Baghdad; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8421/16]

Simon Coveney (Cork South Central, Fine Gael)
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In accordance with the Veterinary Practice Act 2005, the Veterinary Council of Ireland (VCI) is the competent authority for the recognition of qualifications of veterinary practitioners from the EU or third countries. 

The Veterinary Practice Act provides for the mutual recognition of qualifications in veterinary medicine within the EU and for mutual recognition agreements between the VCI and relevant bodies in non-EU States. The VCI has mutual recognition agreements in place for Australasia and the American Veterinary Medicine Association (AVMA) for accredited colleges in North America. For those whose qualifications are not recognised under EU legislation or mutual recognition agreements the Council provides a registration examination. The person concerned should contact the Veterinary Council to discuss their position.