Jan O'Sullivan (Limerick City, Labour) | Oireachtas source

I had intended to ask about the rate of turnover. I do not know how much data the Minister has on the length of time people stay in the service or whether they move on quickly.

I shall comment on recruitment. I personally know people who studied social work in college and, at a later stage, undertook counselling courses or moved into another area because they found social work very difficult. Has an attempt been made to attract older qualified people who went in different directions in Ireland, apart from going abroad? We all want, and I know that the Minister wants, to ensure that we can allocate social workers for all the children in care and for other purposes within the Department as well.

Are we discussing all of the programmes now?