Mr. Kevin McCarthy:

Unfortunately, yes, it is fragmented by nature. Where a profession is regulated, the relevant regulatory body would determine the requirements for that profession, whether it be the Teaching Council, the Medical Council or otherwise. I am aware that the various regulatory bodies are actively looking at what they can do to support Ukrainians by way of fast-tracking the normal processes they would have to go through to verify qualifications. It is an issue that is kept under review at the senior officials group. One of the challenges people have is around English-language proficiency. All of the education and training boards around the country are heavily engaged in offering English-language classes to people who arrive here. Whatever about recognition of qualifications, language difficulties can be one of the biggest barriers to people's full participation in the labour market.