I thank the delegates for their presentations. There seems to be a concern about the structure in place for trainees and newly qualified dentists. Perhaps the committee might receive clarification on the matter. What is the number of trainees who come out each year having completed degree courses in the two dental colleges? What numbers are we talking about? I understand dental training forms part of the degree course. Will the delegates outline the training provided?

Reference was made to UK graduates having to perform an intern role for 12 months. What is the procedure in Ireland when a person gains a degree and qualifies in dentistry and travels to the United Kingdom in the first 12 months after qualifying? Is that graduate able to take an intern position there? Perhaps the delegates might clarify the matter. Normally in the first 12 months after qualifying people in the medical field work as an intern in hospitals. We do not appear to have the same provision in the area of dentistry in Ireland. Will the delegates outline what the process is in Ireland and the numbers involved?