Mr. Dave Walsh:

The Deputy mentioned the ten cases we conceded. From a public perspective we do not want any errors or mistakes in our decisions. Where we have not properly described something or dealt with it, we are not going to waste public money by going into the courts and fighting that decision. Some 20 cases went to the courts in 2018. Seven of those cases were refused leave to appeal, 13 cases were won by the board, and two cases were lost.