Mr. Brendan Gleeson:

First, things are not satisfactory but they are improving. I have explained that and am happy to explain it again. Who is the line manager? I am. I have already expressed confidence in my officials. I have come before this committee many times. I respect it immensely. I have never found myself in a position in which I have to defend individual officials in this way. I will say it again. I have people here who are working 12 or 14 hours per day to resolve this issue. It is not easily resolved. They will continue to do so. They are dedicated and are working hard to resolve the issue. If people want to have a go, I am the line manager. I am responsible for what goes on in this Department.