Mr. David O'Flynn:

I might answer that. I do not who is using D visas but I can give the Deputy details of the process by which dentists, particularly, and auxiliary dental workers gain registration in Ireland. It would be assumed that if they are gaining registration, they must have the visa or access to the visa. Non-EEA dentists must sit and pass an examination here. I would say that 10% of dentists registering each year are people who have come through that process. We assess applications for dental nurses, dental hygienists and clinical dental technicians as well. The numbers coming through from non-EEA countries in those areas are very small. Based on the number of people who are registering, the impact seems to be small. Perhaps the IDA would have a greater insight based on its experience of practice.