David Cullinane (Waterford, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

We have our job to do. I understand that much of this information is changing constantly. There are court cases that are quite complex, with different nuances in individual cases. I accept that. Nevertheless, we are trying to establish the facts at any given time.

I return to the number of claims. The Irish Times reported a figure, which was accurate at that time, to the effect that there were 28 active cases, two potential cases and one that was settled, so a total of 31. When Mr. Connaghan helpfully provided clarification to the committee earlier, he said that he has since had an update and that there are now 35 active cases, two potential cases and three have been settled, which is 40 in total. Am I correct in assuming that the number of new cases is increasing quite rapidly with each passing week?