Mr. John Hogan:

There are a number of layers to this matter. The scheme has been in operation in various guises since, probably, the 1960s. The latest events in relation to a scheme, which was very tightly defined in statutory instruments and ultimately in recent times in legislation, have raised a number of issues for us.

We are dealing with the issue on several fronts. In the first instance, as the Deputy is probably aware, the medical board of appeal has resigned and we are in the process of recruiting new members to the board. An open recruitment process concluded in recent days. We are now moving to assess the individuals who applied to that process and-----