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20th April 2022
12:26pm BST

The Department of Agriculture is ahead when it comes to processing these animals and bringing them into compliance along with required health and biosecurity standards once they arrive in Irish ports.
This process starts with micro-chipping and vaccination against rabies for dogs and cats and treatment for tapeworm.
They are then required to enter home quarantine and owners will receive instructions from the department on what they need to do next.
Blood tests for rabies antibodies are then done 30 days after vaccination and quarantine must continue for three months.
Minister for Agriculture Charlie McConalogue said that Ireland will continue with its open-door policy to both Ukrainian refugees and their pets.
"Pets play a huge role in the lives of so many people. They are friends and companions and I was keen to ensure pets could travel with their owners," he said to RTÉ.
"That is why we have taken a leadership role in allowing those arriving here to bring their pets once they follow a few simple steps to reduce the risk of any disease coming into Ireland."Explore more on these topics: