Joe O'Toole (Independent)

The Minister has not given a clear answer on certain matters. Let us once again use the example of the staff employed seasonally in the Passport Office. Despite what was said by Senator Walsh, I have no objection to these people being looked after. It is quite right that they should be. I am simply trying to understand the implications. It was the Minister who mentioned them as an example. I have no problem with that; it is a good idea. The Minister did not answer my question about those who were there last summer. Is it the case that they are not new entrants?