Ms Niamh O'Donoghue:

I do not have figures for it, but that is on a continuous basis. At the moment, we are examining the use of penalty rates to see if there is any way in which that mechanism can be enhanced even further, particularly in the context of people who are engaged in various other activation schemes or supports. For example, if somebody is referred for participation in a Tús scheme or a community employment scheme, a penalty regime can be attached to their non-engagement in that process. I understand it will require legislation for us to extend it, but we are examining that at the moment.