Mr. John Cregan:

I believe there are sound financial systems in place in respect of CRC. However, the narrative on board decisions in relation to what I would term big ticket items was poor. It is important there is full disclosure of board documentation in relation to these transactions. The record shows that a board decision had been made to pay "X". That is properly recorded and the amount has been paid. CRC is audited annually and its accounts are presented annually. The auditors who conduct the audit are from a reputable firm and have never identified any problems in relation to the systems in place. I did not make my earlier statement lightly. I am satisfied that there are good systems in place. However, I am unhappy that the records of the board, in relation in particular to the Friends and Supporters of the Central Remedial Clinic, are not adequate enough to fully inform anybody looking at the transactions of the basis for them.