Ms Aoife Rafferty:

If I refer back to my interaction with the individuals involved in this, because I have had a lot of one-to-one interaction with the group, I absolutely believe that group has a level of trust in me because I have dealt with their concerns. I have treated them with respect and respected their confidentiality. I have created a space where they can raise those concerns. I recognise the level of frustration among the committee here. I am really sincere in what I say about not impacting an ongoing Garda investigation because I have dealt with those individuals on a personal basis. I would have to hold that line. I am happy to answer those questions when the Garda investigation is completed. It is really important because I know those individuals involved in the case and the ongoing Garda investigation.

In terms of general concerns that are brought, I do believe staff internally and those involved in football externally consider me as someone they could trust and come forward. I do believe that as an executive, a board and those involved in football within the association, we have created a level of trust where people can come forward.