Ms Julie Sinnamon:

On Deputy Stanton's first question about psychometric testing and whether I have done it, I have not. I have done more than my share of them throughout my career but I have not looked at those. One of the things under way is a review of recruitment processes which will hopefully address this issue. I cannot speak for either of my colleagues and whether they have ever done the psychometric tests but a review of the recruitment processes from A to Z is essential to make sure we are making it as streamlined as possible.

Regarding the two positions the Deputy spoke about, I am happy to report that the head of transformation appointment has been made and the person will take up post next week. A head of strategic HR has been appointed. There are a number of minor points to be finalised but that appointment has been confirmed. It has taken some time but those appointments have been finalised. The initial position has been set up in the office of the Reserve Defence Forces and the rest of the teams are being recruited to beef that up.