James Browne (Wexford, Fianna Fail)
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706. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the steps that can be taken by a person (details supplied) to have international qualifications recognised here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30125/18]

Michael Creed (Cork North West, 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 nursing.  

The assessment of a veterinary nursing qualification is determined on a case by case basis by the VCI.  The applicant should contact the Veterinary Council of Ireland at info@vci.ie for further information on the recognition procedure which must be successfully completed prior to registration as a veterinary nurse in Ireland.