Brian Stanley (Laois-Offaly, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

That is the figure I wanted to hear. It is about €28 a week. I thank the witnesses from the Department of Finance and Mr. Nolan, the representative from the Department of public expenditure and reform. I also thank the Comptroller and Auditor General's office for attending and assisting the meeting. Is it agreed that the clerk will seek any follow-up information and carry out any agreed actions arising from the meeting? Agreed. I take it that it is also agreed that we note and publish the opening statements and the briefing for the meeting.

I will suspend the meeting until 1.30 p.m. when we resume in public session to address correspondence and any other business of the committee.