I read in the programme for Government, with some disbelief, a commitment to expand eligibility for the back to education allowance. In view of the fact that eligibility for this allowance has been restricted twice - the opposite of expanded - do I take it this commitment has been abandoned?

I also notice there is a specific commitment to exempt from VAT service companies that export more than 90% of their output.

That is more like a parliamentary question.

These are specific commitments in the programme for Government. Three budgets later, is this a case of another one biting the dust?

It is like four down and four across. The Deputy should submit a couple of written questions and he will get up-to-date information.

Will the Taoiseach answer the question?