On the programme for Government, specifically public sector reform, the process to deal with inequality in the public service in respect of pay for new entrants has commenced. It was agreed that the Public Service Pay Commission would investigate and report in June on difficulties over recruitment and retention, with specific emphasis initially on the health service, consultants and the Air Corps. The INMO believes it has assurances that resolutions and recommendations, which could deal with pay, have been agreed, and that this element would be agreed during this phase, after June, and commence, if necessary, in 2019. That is its understanding. What is the Minister's understanding of what the INMO has agreed and what it believes is a pathway to resolving these two issues, rather than any one in isolation?

My understanding of what will happen is laid out in the text of the public service stability agreement. It states the Public Service Pay Commission has given an undertaking to issue a report on recruitment and retention issues, focusing initially on the health service, as the Deputy said. The Department of Health and I have made a submission to the commission, as has the INMO. I expect the report to be published towards the end of June or in early July. When that report is published, the Government will engage with the INMO on its content.

What about the recommendations? I am looking for clarification, if possible.

The Deputy may not contribute again. Only one question is allowed.

My question was not answered.

I cannot oblige the Minister to answer more than he has answered.

Maybe he will clarify the position with me immediately afterwards.

Would he, please?

Yes.