There is a yawning gap in the trubunal report. A great deal of research and effective investigation took place into the payments side of the issue. However, as the summary states: "The Tribunal has been unable to discover what specific action Mr. Burke took to advance the interests of those who had paid him those monies. but is satisfied on the balance of probabilities, that he acted in their interests in the performance of his public duties". In a sense, the tribunal drew a blank on what was done for the payments and that must raise large questions, particularly in relation to any legal proceedings. However, Mr. Burke is well able to look after himself in that regard.