Darragh O'Brien (Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

I thank the Minister for the update. I note that 30 September 2015 is the end date for reporting. I am glad it is included in the process. However, I am again disappointed that it is effectively a further delay. We were told that we would have a report by the end of March. Obviously, nothing has happened with that. I am at a loss. I will write separately again to see whether anything came from the discussions from the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform and the HSE. If that was the establishment of another group to agree the process, I think we have enough information to know that the State has a liability here and should uphold the Labour Court recommendation and pay these moneys. If it is the case that this can be done before 30 September 2015, in the context of waiting for so long, that would be broadly welcome. I will be keeping a close eye on this situation. I thank the Minister for his response. I will assess it and come back to him about it.