The NSWQB will be dissolved from 31 March 2011 when its functions will cease.   

The NSWQB status as a competent authority in accordance with EU Directive 2005/36/EC  transfers to the Social Workers Registration Board at CORU/Health and Social Care Professionals Council from the 10 March 2011.   

Please see below for the new arrangements in relation to the accreditation of Non-National Qualifications.  

Accreditation of Non-National Qualifications

The status of the NSWQB as the competent authority in accordance with EU Directive 2005/36/EC for the profession of social work will transfer to the Social Workers Registration Board from 10 March 2011.  In preparation for a seamless transfer from the existing organisation to the new organisation applicants seeking recognition of their social work qualifications are advised as follows;

New Applicants

• From the 10 March 2011 all new applications should be sent to CORU at 13-15 The Mall, Beacon Court, Sandyford, Dublin 18.   
• Enquires should be directed to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .  
• Further information can be found at the following website www.coru.ie 

Existing Applicants

Applications made up to the 9 March 2011 to the NSWQB will continue to be processed in accordance with NSWQB policies and procedures. 

After the 31 March 2011 all enquiries should be directed to CORU 13-15 The Mall, Beacon Court, Sandyford, Dublin 18, 01 2933160,  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it www.coru.ie.