Frances Fitzgerald (Dublin Mid West, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

The good news is that because of the improvement in the economic climate we are in a position to recruit for the first time since 2009. I agree with what the inspectorate stated and the view of the committee that the 13,000 figure should be adhered to. That has formed the basis of my discussions with the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform, Deputy Brendan Howlin.