Mr. Andrew Geary:

Many countries tend to bring people from level 6 to level 8 in partnership. I suggest this could be a way to increase the numbers. At the moment, the graduates being produced are only replacing those leaving the profession. Four to six graduates in this area are being produced annually. They are brilliant, of the highest calibre and some of the best in Europe. They are not, however, sufficient in number to provide the service the members of our deaf community require. It is the provision of their constitutional rights we are trying to adhere to. I ask the Government to explore facilitating extra courses, extra places or a partnership with another third-level institution.