Mr. Mark O'Flaherty:

I do not know what I can add to that. I feel that it is has been said that requiring people to volunteer creates a huge barrier. I do not know about data on the profiles of Irish psychologists but I expect it is skewed towards upper middle class. That is my personal experience anyway. I am one of those people who has turned away from the profession because I just could not afford to work for free without any secure employment.