Mr. Seán Ó Foghlú:

There are a number of different dimensions to that. There was the initial agreement and then there was the call for additional contributions. Under the initial agreement, the outstanding issue is principally the properties issue whereby there are some 20 properties remaining to have their transfers finalised. The Government decided last summer that properties which did not fully meet the standard of good and marketable title required in the agreement would be accepted where the qualification is technical and does not materially affect the valuation of the property. We are working through a number of properties on that basis. Property transfers are complex issues but significant progress has been made given that this is the case and there is continuous engagement with the Chief State Solicitor's office.

With regard to the additional contributions, we have been seeking the additional contributions and the Minister would have met with the congregations to seek the additional contributions and there are a number of offers received. We are working through some of the property issues in relation to those offers and there are some cash offers received and some transfers have been made. At the same time, the view of the Minister and of the Government is that we would wish to have further transfers made and further offers made, but that has not come to fruition.