Mr. Tony O'Brien:

I reiterate what the Minister said about the size of delegations. I have been criticised for bringing both too few and too many. We are happy to take guidance from the committee. Like the Minister, I would be happy to attend if the committee wants me to, with the understanding that I will follow up with any information not in my possession at the time.

As the Minister said, with the sole exception of the State Claims Agency, costs that are difficult to quantify in advance are expected to come in collectively on the nose. I would always include the caveat "in the absence of any public health emergency arising" in that regard. While I do not believe we will have one, if one arose, we would have to deal with the attendant costs. There is no such thing as contingency in a public sector Vote. There are provisions based on best estimates, and the State Claims Agency has such an estimate against it. It could be right or wrong.

Deputy Kelly and I will find ourselves in a good measure of agreement on communications.