Matt Carthy (Cavan-Monaghan, Sinn Fein)
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1856. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the engagements he has had with other Departments regarding the establishment of a new veterinary college; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1958/23]

Charlie McConalogue (Donegal, Fianna Fail)
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The establishment of a new veterinary school is, ultimately, a decision for my colleague, Minister Harris and the Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science (DFHERIS).

In an overall sense, we want to ensure that we have enough places for students who wish to study veterinary in Ireland can do so. We have produced some of the finest veterinary surgeons anywhere in the world and we have a reputation of being truly world-class in this space.

My Department will engage with DFHERIS as proposals advance.