Ms Ita O'Sullivan:

The State is in no way party to that indemnity. It is entirely between the Religious Sisters of Charity, the new company, St. Vincent's Holdings, and St. Vincent's Healthcare Group below it. The new national maternity hospital designated activity company will have no role or liability. It has nothing to do with that indemnity. It only covers any potential liability or risk to the Religious Sisters of Charity, which it is then indemnified for by St. Vincent's Holdings and St. Vincent's Healthcare Group. We looked at those documents to make sure there was nothing particularly unusual or untoward in them, but they are of no relevance to the State. Hopefully that answers the Senator's question.