Mr. Dermot McCarthy:

No, I don't believe that's the case, Senator. The, the CEO and others were present at briefings with the Taoiseach in the days before the guarantee. There was a very good relationship between Dr. Somers and Taoisigh directly. The NTMA was regarded across the system, and I believe in the Department of Finance in particular, as a very expert body, and its views were both sought and respected. So I wouldn't draw any inference from the particular conjunction, no.