Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 13 January 2016
770. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for Education and Skills why qualifications from other countries are not recognised here (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46819/15]
Amharc ar fhreagraQuality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI) is the state agency with statutory responsibility for maintaining the National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ). The NFQ is a system of ten levels which aims to make the qualifications system in Ireland easier to understand. QQI also hosts the Irish centre of the European Network of Information Centres/National Academic Recognition Information Centre (ENIC-NARIC). This service comprises a network of centres that offers advice and information on the recognition of foreign qualifications from various countries in Ireland. Further details are available at: www.qualrec.ie.
With regard to the qualifications required for entry into the regulated electrician profession in Ireland, I wish to inform the Deputy that the RECI (Register of Electrical Contractors of Ireland) and the ECSSA (Electrical Contractors Safety and Standards Association) are the relevant competent authorities with responsibility for setting and advising on these qualifications.
