Mr. Lorcan O'Connor:

I would agree with the Deputy that the required skill set includes negotiation skills. It is for that very reason that we have put in place the various courses. The agendas for those courses show that there are a good deal of case studies being worked through, as well as the provision of negotiating skills to ensure that those who act in this role are familiar with what is required of them. There are provisions within the Act itself for changing a practitioner for whatever reason, including those reasons set out by the Deputy.