Mr. Joseph Musgrave:

Yes, although we have been told by SOLAS that a level-5 apprenticeship is not suitable for the sector. We have been involved in a level-6 apprenticeship and have been told by the HSE public health nurses that they have hesitations regarding employing that in the home care service. We were part of the consortium. Again, it is a bit like the point on passing the parcel regarding work permits in that we are getting the same thing regarding apprenticeships. Everyone says it is a good idea but when we engage with people we are told this and that are not suitable. It is quite frustrating.