Michael Creed (Cork North West, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I never committed to a figure on this. I am not aware from where the figure of 35,000 to which the Deputy alludes comes. There may also be, in terms of the €48 million to pay liabilities, other liabilities carried over from 2016 which may have to be paid out of the remainder. We are exploring all these options. If there is discretion, we will consider what the best way is to use that discretion.