Concern has been expressed about the costs being claimed by third parties. The tribunal has informed us that the costs notified to date amount to €21.5 million but that there are other parties who have yet to furnish estimates. These are significant amounts. The Government is anxious to avoid legal challenges to any future tribunal decisions on claims. It is our duty to act in the public interest and ensure the taxpayer does not have to bear the burden. For that reason, we wanted Mr. Justice Flood to remain as chairperson and deal with the hearings on costs. With his resignation, the hearing on costs will have to be heard by the new chairperson.