Joanna Tuffy (Dublin Mid West, Labour)
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Thank you, Minister. I wish to reiterate that this meeting is split into two parts, the first of which looks at performance information included in the social protection Estimate. I refer members to the output information set out in the Estimate for the Department and to the briefing provided by the committee secretariat on the output information.

Members have some questions for the Minister, but I have just one question. In the lead-up to this, there has been ongoing discussion between the Department, the committee secretariat and members in terms of the process. Guidance on setting output-based performance targets was furnished to the Department and we want to establish the Department's position on the guidance as set out. The guidance provided is based on the guidance provided in New Zealand, because we are trying to become more structured in our budget scrutiny and have had a look at best practice. Does the Department have any issues with the guidance? That is my question. We will move on to members after that.