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414:14:031 Q. 15 We can see their proceedings at 9845; where they sought the recovery of 150,0002 pounds at 9846.3 A. Yes.4 Q. 16 And I think that there was agreement reached with Connell Wilson and I think14:14:305 you were instrumental in that agreement. And it was agreed that there would be6 a series of payments over a period to Connell Wilson. In fact, I think you7 retained the services independently of Mr. Forman in relation to assisting you8 in finding a suitable development partner or purchaser for Barkhill going9 forward?14:14:5110 A. Yes, that's correct. I'm not sure exactly when he was retained but he11 certainly was retained to look for investors for the scheme.12 Q. 17 And if we look at 10398 there was a meeting on the bank on the 16th of November13 '93, to discuss judgement proceedings taken and I think there was a copy14 affidavit setting out the claim of Connell Wilson. And you are recorded as14:15:1815 having advised that failing a settlement, once Connell Wilson had obtained16 judgement you could then apply to the Irish Courts and have their judgement17 recognised in Ireland. And you were giving advice effectively to the bank and18 to the other directors of Barkhill Limited?19 A. Yes, that was my view of these proceedings.14:15:3620 Q. 18 And I think also in or around that time you were in receipt of a claim by21 Mr. Kieran O'Malley for monies due in respect of his assistance to Mr.22 Gilmartin. And I think he had made a claim for the recovery of 50,000 pounds?23 A. That's correct.24 Q. 19 You were involved I think with Mr. Forman in the joint efforts to find a14:16:0925 development partner in '94, isn't that the position, you met with him in26 England and either yourself and/or Mr. O'Callaghan met other potential partners27 with Mr. Forman?28 A. That's correct, I certainly met Mr. Forman on a number of occasions.29 Q. 20 And at 10876, I think you wrote to Mr. Forman on the 29th of March '94. And14:16:3430 you dealt in that correspondence with the possible retainer or involvement ofPremier Captioning & Realtime Limitedwww.pcr.ie Day 881