Matt Shanahan (Waterford, Independent) | Oireachtas source

I thank our contributors this morning. Deputy Duncan Smith might have addressed aspects of this issue, but I will return to the topic of section 38 organisations versus section 39 organisations. I visited the Waterford disability services some months ago and there was active recruitment happening at that stage from section 39 organisations into the HSE. I would like to know from the witnesses if they think that recruitment has now stopped. The Minister or some of his representatives in this committee previously stated that a policy had been instituted that would not see that happen. However, is that recruitment still happening and what is the witnesses' latest understanding regarding the restoration of pay and services for section 39 organisations?