Mr. Gordon Conroy:

I also want to point out that the Minister does not appoint the board of directors to the IHRB. In terms of the second question on when and how it was communicated, in a conversation between HRI and the chief veterinary officer, HRI informed us of the payment. It was made clear to us that no public funds were used, either directly or indirectly, for the additional payment. Subsequently then - in the audited accounts received for December 2022 - as has been mentioned, it was noted by the Comptroller and Auditor General.