Jonathan O'Brien (Cork North Central, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

I have one further question relating to European Social Fund, ESF, funding. The departmental briefing document indicates that a proposal has been made to strengthen systems, which requires additional staffing. That request, we are told, is being finalised for submission to the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform. It is essential that these additional personnel are appointed in order to fully draw down the funding available under the ESF.

Has that submission been made to the Department yet?