Ms Sarah O'Shea:

I might be able to answer that question. It appears from evidence given at the Moran inquiry that it was first raised formally at an executive meeting on 9 March 2010. Whether it was discussed before then is not mentioned. According to the minutes, the concept was introduced by the honorary treasurer and the proposal had the unanimous support of the executive committee members present. The executive committee was asked to look at the matter in more detail and, according to the Moran report, the executive officers reported back on Tuesday, 22 June and presented a report which was formally proposed and seconded. That was the evidence of the then second vice president, Mr. John Delaney, at the Moran inquiry. It is not Mr. Justice Moran's finding but rather the evidence given at the inquiry.