Mr. Gerry Christie:

-----and the organisation buys something with that, more than €1 goes back to the Revenue Commissioners. However, that point has been reasonably well made.

With regard to a safety message, each team is autonomous. Dublin, Wicklow, Galway and Down will put out their own safety messages in their own areas. In Kerry, every year before Christmas we put out a seasonal safety message, because about ten years ago a number of tragedies occurred on the mountains over what was called the festive season.

We had not thought about approaching a corporate entity for a type of subsidy. Personally, I believe that brings a range of corporate responsibilities. We are very independent-minded volunteers, and we value that independence. I would be wary of the responsibilities that might result from that, but if a company wants to subsidise safety, that would be welcome. It is important to state, however, that a safety message will not stop something from happening. Climbing mountains is risky, but sitting in front of a keyboard all day and not doing exercise is also risky. The risks are different. Life is not free of risk. I do not know if there is anything-----