Mr. Mauro Biondi:

The introduction of the IEM is something that we are really looking forward to. It is important for the sector. It is something in which we in MEI have been actively involved. It will answer many of the questions that have emerged so far. Mr. O'Connor mentioned earlier there our colleagues in MEI have been conducting training in recent months to prepare providers for the IEM. We have been pleasantly surprised by the number of organisations or providers that have already expressed an interest in joining the IEM.

On the other side, it is true that a lack of inspection does not help anybody. We could not agree more. However, it is true for us, as providers, that many organisations in Ireland have looked for external accreditation. Many of us are members of international organisations and have inspections every few months but, unfortunately, those are not carried out by the IEM or QQI. We are definitely looking forward to that.