Mr. Aidan Tumbleton:

If they come here from another European country then they will be assessed under the professional qualifications directive. CORU will look at their qualification and map it out against the Irish qualification. If there is a shortfall in training then CORU will offer a period of adaptation or, alternatively, the person can do a competence exam. If CORU finds that a qualification matches with the Irish qualification then CORU will recognise the EU degree, and allow the professional to register and practise in the State. Therefore, that professional will appear on the Irish register and the Irish public can check whether his or her qualifications are registered and thus be reassured that a person is a properly qualified practitioner.