Thank you very much, Madam Chair.
I appreciate the opportunity to speak with you again, Madam Barrados. It's fantastic that you have undertaken these different studies. Many of us have anticipated this report, because we discussed these issues at length at an earlier date. On October 3, 2006, we talked the first time about these phantom jobs and speculation that this activity had taken place within the civil service.
You and I had a discussion at that point, and you explained what your actions would be. In fact, you have undertaken that action to a large extent. You found at least twenty people who were abusing the system in terms of these phantom jobs. Your investigation is not complete, but I understand from some media interviews you have given that you will be investigating whether some type of disciplinary action will be necessary, specifically if revocation of appointments will be appropriate.
I wonder if you could elaborate a little on that and give us some information as to what a good reason for revocation would be--exactly what the abuse would need to have been. If it isn't so serious that they should have their appointment revoked, please explain what other type of action you might take to rectify the situation.