Mr. Gerry Harrahill:

On an ongoing basis, we examine each IT project and IT systems development, in both the early and more mature stages, to make sure it is operating as intended. On the question on an external review, we have not had one directly but it is important to state that our customs systems are subject every year to a review by the European Court of Auditors. It looks into whether we collected all the customs duties that were properly due and payable. Every year, we get a positive bill of health. Obviously, issues are flagged on occasion.

Our core systems are looked at annually by the European Commission and European Court of Auditors. All of our systems, not just our customs systems, are subject to examination by the Comptroller and Auditor General at any time. I have no difficulty with any of those processes running to provide confirmation about what we are doing.

I ask my colleague, Ms O'Neill, to address Deputy Lowry's question on the safety and security declaration.