(1) (a) What are the reasons for the former director-general of her department (name furnished) vacating his post and (b) in what position is he currently serving; (2) are any internal steps being taken which will determine the future of the said person in the public service; if so, (a) what are the relevant details and (b) when can the outcome of these steps be expected; Friday, 28 February 2014] 64 INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER: NATIONAL ASSEMBLY NO 4 ─2014 (3) what steps are being taken to ensure that the said person’s abilities are, in the interim and while he is still employed, being fully utilised and that the interests of taxpayers are best served; (4) has a request for the payment of a severance package for the said person been received and considered; if so, (a) for what amount, (b) what was the response and (c) why was this response considered the best option?