I propose to take Questions Nos. 47 and 48 together.
The Central Bank has informed me that in any circumstance where it engages an external law firm to assist it, the Bank will ensure prior to the engagement of the firm that all appropriate checks are carried out, including a check to ensure that no concerns regarding conflicts of interest arise.
I have asked the Bank for further details in relation to these questions and it has not been able to respond in the time available. However, I will arrange for the information to be supplied to the Deputy when it becomes available.