Mr. Tom O'Mahony:

The process that was followed in 2007 and 2008, when it was decided to proceed with this, was the normal one with regard to capital investment. A business case was drawn up. It was based on demand projections. It was also based on what was then Government policy relating to the expansion of services. The business case was looked at in the Department and was reviewed by, I think, Goodbody Economic Consultants. On that basis it was decided to go ahead. I am not aware, although I will have it checked and send a note to the committee, that the contract would have provided any type of contingency clause.