Mr. David Moloney:

I do not believe so, but the issue does arise from time to time. The legislation is such that contracts of indefinite duration can and do arise. As I indicated in reply to Deputy Connolly, the management of that in more recent years has been much more active across the public service. There is much greater awareness of what triggers a contract of indefinite duration. As an employer, you have a legal responsibility you have to meet, and that is not avoidable. I do not wish to comment on any individual HR case or person. In many cases, there might be a negotiation of some kind or a suitable alternative role might be found, but it certainly is a restriction.