Mr. Michael Mahon:

We spent two and half years on the process to that point. It was a large team spending much time and effort, including personal time and effort, committing to the project and trying to make it work. One gets to a point, as Mr. O'Leary notes, that it just does not stack up. The Mitchelstown case is a perfect example of the challenges. There is not just one example like Mitchelstown; there are 800 of them around Ireland. We engaged in the process and had great discussions with the Department but we were looking for one thing, and regardless of whether other bidders were seeking it as well, the Department had to maintain a particular line. In fairness, it was very clear in that respect. There were other issues that were worked through with us that were probably of interest to all bidders. It was a very fair process.