Mr. Kenneth Ruane:

At a meeting on 6 August. When considering certain issues, I am always aware that I am an internal adviser. That is one part of it in terms of transparency and accountability. However, the Chief State Solicitor's office and the Attorney General's office have a wealth of knowledge and expertise that we always rely on for certain matters. I am bound to disclose that, at that meeting when I referenced that I would possibly seek an external view, certainly-----