Mr. Niall Egan:

The next step is to draft the request for tender. Given the issues that were raised by the select committee on Committee Stage of the budget legislation, we would expect the RFT to address quantitative and qualitative aspects as it must examine financial and societal changes, as well as issues related to poverty and welfare dependency. It strikes us, therefore, that it would be pertinent to consider both issues. Given the timeframe involved, it will be an ambitious tender if it is to be delivered within the timeframe. Nevertheless, we are committed to doing our utmost to deliver it.