51.   The release did not explain why the appointment had been made so late.

52.   The spokesman said at the time it was unlikely the president would be able to review any requests made late in the year.

53.   Tim Johnson from the IRI said the order was made too late and polling booths may have not been correctly equipped.

54.   The approach was made late last year but was rebuffed for being too low, the paper added, but bankers expected a higher offer.