Ms Éimear Fisher:

It goes to the nub of how a social worker is recognised here. My understanding is that it is on the basis of course content rather than qualification. If course content is recognised, then that will continue. Currently qualified people will continue to be recognised, but recognition of newly qualified people will be dependent on course content, which is considered by CORU. As long as there is a course content that is suitable and acceptable to CORU, that will happen. This goes to the broader question of how the Department of Education and Skills is considering the broader issue of qualifications. I hope that answers the Chairman's question.