51. Deputy Jonathan O'Brien asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the number of financial settlements reached by his Department and statutory bodies within his remit nationally; the number which included confidentiality clauses in each of the past five years by organisation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44059/19]

The information sought by the Deputy could not be compiled within the timeframe available to answer the question.  I will revert to the Deputy on this matter in due course.