Nswqb.ie
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National Social Work Qualifications Board (Ireland)
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About us
The National Social Work Qualifications Board (NSWQB) was established under the Health (Corporate Bodies) Act 1961 (as amended in 1996) by Statutory Instrument No. 97 of 1997.
It is the designated authority for the profession of social work in Ireland under EU Directive 89/48. The NSWQB operates under the Freedom of Information Acts, 1997 and 2003.
The Board of the NSWQB consists of 17 members appointed by the Minister for Health & Children, it includes representatives from the main sectors of social work, e.g. professional bodies, employers, universities, and unions, as well as consumer representation.
