Irish Examiner view: Access to veterinary training must widen

Having one location for veterinary training is an obvious impediment for prospective students.

The number of qualified vets registered in Ireland shows an odd imbalance when it comes to their qualifications — specifically, where they got those qualifications.

Only 80 of the vets who registered with the Veterinary Council of Ireland last year received their qualifications from Ireland, while the remaining 222 graduated from accredited schools abroad.