Dr. Carmel Halton:

In response to the Deputy's question on mentorship by staff who are leaving, that exists regionally and is working very well. We would have examples of it in the south and it is a very good suggestion. On the other issue around supervision, it is a requirement to have supervision as part of being a registered professional with CORU. It is required as part of continued registration with the profession to have supervision. It is our belief that that supervision should be provided within the establishments where people are employed. There may be a place for external supervision as well, but it is necessary that people who are employed by organisations are provided with appropriate supervision to respond appropriately to the demands of the job.