I've just been chatting with Gerard about this issue. He explained in
some detail the concerns for confidentiality - the situation is far
from ideal, but is the present workable solution to getting accurate
quality information without possible retribution drected at those
giving the information from nationalist cranks for giving an opinion
they wouldn't like.
It's not a good situation, but my concerns are alleviated, for what
that's worth.
- d.