One retired public servant has been hired by my Department since I assumed office as Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources on 9 March last. Information in respect of staffing of agencies under the aegis of my Department is a day to day matter for those organisations and my Department does not have the information sought in respect of State agencies, by the Deputy. My Department will request the non-commercial State bodies and regulators under the aegis of my Department to provide the information directly to the Deputy.