Written answers

Tuesday, 23 July 2024

Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine

Statutory Instruments

Photo of Jim O'CallaghanJim O'Callaghan (Dublin Bay South, Fianna Fail)
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1686.To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his response to a matter concerning a proposed statutory instrument (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32683/24]

Photo of Charlie McConalogueCharlie McConalogue (Donegal, Fianna Fail)
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Proposed veterinary medicinal products regulations will provide for:

  • the rules pertaining to prescribing of prescription only medicines, including antiparasitics,
  • the operation of the national database - the National Veterinary Prescription System (NVPS)
  • the possession, administration and storage of VMPs and medicated feed,
  • the licensing of the importation of certain VMPs and medicated feed
  • the regulation of retail and internet sales of Veterinary Medicinal Products (VMPs)
Preparation of the Regulations is in its final stages. My Department has engaged with all stakeholders in preparation of the Regulations, including veterinary practitioners.

Most recently I held a constructive meeting this week with Veterinary Ireland representatives to discuss concerns raised by them in their submission on the draft regulations. The issues raised by them will be considered further.

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