The article focuses on the Ireland's Presidency in the European Union (EU) Council since January 1, 1975 until the first six months of 2013. It says that many changes have occurred since the first Irish Presidency, in which there was no shortage of work. It also mentions the new Animal Health Law proposed by D. G. Sanco of the European Commission, the reform of the EU veterinary medicine legislation, and the review of the Hygiene Package.