Joe O'Brien (Dublin Fingal, Green Party) | Oireachtas source

I thank the Senator for his contribution on this issue. As I said, the Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science is committed to providing every support possible for Ukrainian citizens who are seeking the recognition of their qualifications in Ireland, be it to further their education, to pursue employment opportunities or to practise a profession that is regulated. The Department is committed to continuing to work with the national competent authorities, their parent Departments, the European Commission and other member states on the recognition of professional qualifications of Ukrainian people and the implementation of the Commission recommendation to ensure an appropriate EU-wide response. I will speak to the Minister directly about any professional regulatory bodies that are tardy in their response to the need that exists.