Expressions of Interest for the Provision of Veterinary Services
Draft Bye-Laws Control of Horses Act - 1996
General information on the Council’s Veterinary Service.
Donegal County Council Veterinary Service provides a statutory advisory and
administrative role at Local Government level on matters related to veterinary public
health, responsible animal ownership and responsible animal management.
Veterinary Service works on matters directly related to:
• Food Safety
• Active /Passive Surveillance
• Zoonotic Disease Prevention/Control
• Environmental risk assessment
• Planning and development
• Waste disposal and waste treatment
• Animal welfare
The role of the Veterinary Section in promoting responsible animal ownership and in
the enforcement of animal control legislation is important in the context of improving
people’s living and working environment.
For further information, please contact:
Mr. Charles Kealey
Chief Veterinary Officer, Veterinary Section
Donegal County Council
Pearse Road
Letterkenny
Telephone: 074 9126232
Email: ckealey@donegalcoco.ie
Dog Shelter
Glencar
Letterkenny
Telephone: 074 9125159
Open every day except Sundays and Bank Holidays 10.00 am to 2.00 pm