Mr. David Moloney:

There are a few parts relating to how it functions. Any of those day-to-day decisions are taken within a policy and legislative context. In effect regulations inform recruitment, promotion, the Civil Service disciplinary process, bullying and harassment legislation. There is a significant policy context within which any day-to-day decision is made. Of course, the Minister is fundamental to setting in place that policy context. Once that happens, the day-to-day operation of that is taken forward on his or her behalf by civil servants or public servants.