Ms Eimear Cusack:

The scope section began its investigations into PRSI insurability in RTÉ in September 2020. At the time, we were told that it would look at 340 individuals. That number increased to 500. For context, I need to explain the process. To date, 144 investigations have been completed. We have received 118 decisions, of which 80 were deemed to be class A PRSI and 38 class S PRSI. A number of appeals were then lodged and at the moment 32 appeals are active. We have been clear in respect of the appeals. We are co-operating in full with the Department. We are only appealing cases where we believe there is an error of fact or.....