Alan Kelly (Tipperary, Labour)
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That is fine. Four possible options for addressing the capital cost deficit were discussed on that date in October, including de-scoping the capital project, reallocating capital from the HSE plan, mitigating the deficit through philanthropic funding, which is not an empty pot, and engaging with the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform for additional funding. Mr. Pollock also quotes a phrase that I hate, but I have to bring it into this meeting, "exploring backstop options in the event that a sizeable deficit cannot reasonably be avoided". What were the backstop options the board was asked to look at?