Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin (Cavan-Monaghan, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

I have a further question about the section 38 organisations. The Chairman cited the figure of 67 but that is only those who have already submitted documentation in support of their case for red circling. Why is it that another 14 have not yet submitted documentation? Why would this be when they have already indicated that this is the case they intend to argue? However, here we are in July and the documentation has not yet been submitted. With the regard to the CRC separate process, are any of the eight involved there likely to come in under the red circling decision-making?

I have a final comment. It is clear that of the 143 in total, we are going to have of the order of some two thirds approved, but where will it rest? A total of 47 are ceased, and there is a total of 81 between those already submitted and those yet to submit and the CRC, which is uncertain. I wonder at this point how many of these are going to actually get through the red circling process. How does that impact on the discussion about section 39 organisations requested to have due regard for overall Government pay policy?