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Michael Fitzmaurice questions whether expanding the scope and pay of veterinary nurses will weaken veterinary capacity in rural Ireland. In this Dail exchange he contrasts assistant vet salaries, veterinary nurse roles, and the practical consequences for farm and mixed practices.
Chapters:
00:00 Salary figures explained
01:20 Assistants versus principals
03:01 What veterinary nurses can do
04:16 TB testing debate
04:51 Impact on rural practice
07:03 Seasonal workload and rotas
11:54 Council role and proposed reforms
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Michael Fitzmaurice questions whether expanding the scope and pay of veterinary nurses will weaken veterinary capacity in rural Ireland. In this Dail exchange he contrasts assistant vet salaries, veterinary nurse roles, and the practical consequences for farm and mixed practices.
Chapters:
00:00 Salary figures explained
01:20 Assistants versus principals
03:01 What veterinary nurses can do
04:16 TB testing debate
04:51 Impact on rural practice
07:03 Seasonal workload and rotas
11:54 Council role and proposed reforms
🇮🇪 Irish politics in one place! Visit https://videoparliament.ie
📽 Watch speeches by TDs, Senators and MEPs.
🔔 Subscribe, like and share!
Source: Oireachtas (oireachtas.ie), public broadcasts.
We publish material from all political parties — no commentary, no bias. We help you see the full picture and draw your own conclusions. If you spot an error, let us know by email.
Your vote matters!
