Martin Cullen (Waterford, Fianna Fail)

I do not have any additional information. If I had, I would make it available to the Senator. I am sure the Minister, Deputy Hanafin, will communicate with him. It is quite clear from the reply that more resources need to be and are being invested. I am not sure where the figure of four, referred to by Senator Doherty, fits in but the Department will be able to clarify this for him. I have no doubt, as a former Minister in this Department, that there is a good work ethic and commitment to try to resolve this issue for people who desperately need assistance, especially when they have lost their jobs. As the Senator rightly pointed out, we are now coming into the Christmas season and I am sure that the Department will try to do everything to facilitate those outstanding matters.