Paschal Donohoe (Dublin Central, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

There have been two formal meetings, with officials on both sides. We have had only two because there is little point in meeting in January or February because there is a time lag before we can see exactly where expenditure has been and from the end of February up to this point we have had two formal meetings on the subject and the Minister and I will meet again towards the end of April. The Deputy is aware of where we ended up last year. We consider recruitment and expenditure in different segments within the Department's Vote.