Thomas Gould (Cork North Central, Sinn Fein)
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553. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills when students in MTU were told they need to work two years in the field after graduation for their qualification to be recognised. [15327/23]

Thomas Gould (Cork North Central, Sinn Fein)
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554. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the way graduates in 2024 and 2025 and in subsequent years are expected by MTU to gain two years’ employment in the field before the grandparenting process closes in November 2025, if MTU Cork does not secure CORU approval. [15328/23]

Simon Harris (Wicklow, Fine Gael)
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 553 and 554 together.

Regulation is being introduced into the Social Care profession for the first time.

Higher Education Institutions are currently working with the regulator CORU in relation to their accreditation applications.

The specific information requested by the Deputy is not held by the Department and has been sought from MTU. Once a response has been received this information can be sent to the Deputy.