Catherine Murphy (Kildare North, Social Democrats) | Oireachtas source

Good morning, gentlemen. There are no ladies present, which is something we tend to notice.

I will ask brief questions and I would like succinct replies because I am limited on time.

My question is addressed to the SCA. We had understood that the contingent liability was €2.6 billion, but the figure today is €2.7 billion and Mr. O'Kelly stated that it is between €2.5 billion and €3 billion while there have been 40 claims to date in respect of cervical screening process. Is that the most up-to-date figure?

On a previous occasion when the witnesses were before us, we were told that the agency only becomes aware of potential claims when there are pleadings or when the cases are escalated by the HSE and formally handed over.