115 Deputy Seán Power asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Education and Skills when a redundancy payment will issue to a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38489/10]

I can confirm that an application for redundancy has been received by my Department from the Special Needs Assistant referred to by the Deputy. Applications for redundancy are being received on an ongoing basis and are processed in date order of receipt. The application in question will be dealt with as soon as possible.