Ruairi Quinn (Dublin South East, Labour)
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Question 211: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Education and Skills in view of the delay in publishing the proposed Qualifications (Education and Training) Bill, if her Department will issue a circular which will allow Irish students, workers and employers to access the wide range of non-Irish qualifications (details supplied) that have been formally aligned with the Irish National Framework of Qualifications; to note that many of these qualifications meet the standard expected in Ireland, for historical reasons many of these providers are well known in Ireland, are highly sought after by employers here and would help meet the growing need to re-skill large parts of the workforce; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1611/11]

Mary Coughlan (Donegal South West, Fianna Fail)
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Many non–Irish qualifications, such as qualifications awarded by the organisation referred to by the Deputy, are aligned with the National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ) and are available to Irish learners through a variety of education providers. Alignment with the NFQ enables learners and employers to understand how their award fits in with the Framework and ensures that programmes leading to awards have external quality assurance from a recognised agency.