Ms Nichola Harkin:

Absolutely, but ultimately the obligation to abide by those terms and conditions is squarely on the employer. Training and professionalising the sector can be done without the need for an ERO. However, it is important to highlight that we are not saying employers have no role to play here. We are absolutely in agreement that employers have a role to play here and we are bringing employees along with us on this journey. As the Deputy said, we have a wide, diverse membership with employers at different levels and at different stages in this but we certainly acknowledge the fact that we need to bring employees along with us on this journey.