Is the Minister aware of whether any progress has been made with regard to consideration by his Department of the possibility of paying social welfare payments or unemployment assistance to people discharged from penal institutions immediately on discharge?

This is a separate question.

It arises in connection with financial assistance towards finding accommodation. This is something which the Minister indicated some months ago was under consideration. Has any progress been made in that area?

I would need special notice of that question.

Perhaps the Minister would let me know.

I will let the Deputy know within a few days.