Mr. Chris Hazzard:

An issue that was touched on previously is that, given the high level of uncertainty, which Professor FitzGerald acknowledged, the paper draws very hard and fast conclusions from issues that are far from having been decided. To go back to my earlier point, I think the realpolitik of this and the interstate play between Britain and Ireland will ensure assets will stay where they are and debt will be absorbed. I think that is fairly clear, but it does not appear to be that way in the paper.

I thank our guests for their contributions to the meeting.