Mr. Padraig Boland:

We are beginning that work and part of it involves the EXPLORE programme, which deals with digital skills and is focused primarily on the exact demographic the Deputy is talking about. We are discussing a redundancy scheme here. The first group who applied for the voluntary redundancy scheme were in the older age cohort. We have been exploring areas that might enhance the quality of life of individuals. This can involve looking at part-time employment options in healthcare and social care that they may not have considered previously and where they have garnered skills. Much of this is done through engagement and sitting down with people to talk through and identify skills they may not realise they have. Some of those skills may have been attained through voluntary or other work. Many may feel they cannot take up employment or may not be offered employment in the areas in which they have traditionally worked. We are trying to transition that. It is a slow and ongoing process.