Mr. R?n?n Hession:

I thank the committee. We are trying to be helpful and constructive with anything we can help with. I thank the Chairman for the kind remarks to the staff in the Department. It is certainly much appreciated. During the pandemic we were very appreciative of the kind words people had for how we dealt with the pandemic unemployment payments and so on, but a huge part for the Department was about keeping the show on the road for everyone else. Certainly those working in Longford on the disability schemes and in Sligo on the pension schemes, and those around the State in our Intreo offices are all part of that, and very much appreciate that. We are here to help. On foot of that, if there are further clarifications or other information required arising from our discussions, or if we can help with that through the clerk to the committee, we will be happy to provide that and be of assistance.