Mr. Seán Ó Foghlú:

to be clear, I agree with the Deputy's initial comment. We are talking about finances and so on, but we are obviously also here to discuss something very different. That is where we are. There were offers. The engagement of the Government, the Minister and the Department with the orders was one in which they did not believe in the 50:50 principle. They have not signed up to and not agree with it. They were not willing to do anything other than make offers. They were not willing to commit to a contract in making them. So far, in the vast number of cases where offers were made, with the exception of the Christian Brothers' property, the orders are on the way to meeting or have seen through the offers made. They do not believe in the 50:50 principle and that is a difficulty. Our engagement with them could only be described as being very robust in seeking additional contributions from them. We have had very frank exchanges and correspondence about the offers and with the Christian Brothers on the withdrawal of the offer made. It is not something we have taken lightly.