David Cullinane (Waterford, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

We know all of that, Mr. Hughes, if I may interrupt. We know these things are always examined and re-examined. My question was specifically whether the Department made a recommendation to the Government or the Minister in respect of 0% interest-free loans. It is either "Yes" or "No". Department officials advise Government as well. I assume officials are in discussions and talking to business organisations and their representative groups on an ongoing basis. My question was a fair and straightforward one. Did the Department make any recommendation in respect of 0% loans to Government?