Mr. Ray Hernan:

I cannot tell the Deputy the exact figure because it is still work in progress. However, as I said on record here earlier, one will appreciate that staff costs represent 40% of our total cost base. Other costs, non-payroll costs, total 60%. I am absolutely committed to maximising the recovery or reduction in costs by focusing on the non-payroll aspect. I want to maximise that so I do minimise the amount of change that is required in terms of staff savings. I need to emphasise, however, that this is not about trying to go after the staff whom I must later ask to implement the service with a smile. I am not targeting them in that regard. The Deputy must appreciate that we are in a precarious financial position. The marketplace has changed and we have got to prepare ourselves for an open marketplace, which is required under the legislation.