When proposing the Report, Mr Sydney Gamble, Chairman of the RCB Executive Committee, spoke of the precarious position many members of the Church of Ireland, and indeed the Irish populous as a whole, find themselves in in terms of employment.

Mr Gamble also spoke of his concerns regarding the pressure on parishes to provide funding to meet the operational needs of the Church. In terms of outcome and performance, He noted how the RCB has successfully managed the finances of the organisation in 2010 and achieved a reduction in the deficit on normal activities from €751,000 to €247,000. He said, "Whilst generating a deficit is not ideal, this is a respectable performance in current circumstances - income is still more than 20% below 2008 levels, when we generated a surplus of €614,000." He feels this improvement is down to a number of influencing factors, namely;

1. Stabilising of income in euro terms;
2. Continuing reductions in Church House expenses;
3. Commendable responsiveness by the committees of the General Synod to the need to control allocations spend.

He also stated that by the end of 2011, "the Investment Committee plans to have re-established the long-term shape of the portfolio, which would be predominantly in equities and other ‘real' assets, which gives the chance of future growth in value and a better opportunity for income and capital to keep pace with inflation." He admitted this may lead a short-term income sacrifice, but feels this is manageable and will be benefcial in the long-term.

In relation to the promised pensions legislation, he noted, "it now looks unlikely that any new legislation will emerge before the middle of this year at the earliest". He recalled the agreement made last year to increase the overall contribution rate to the Clergy Pension Fund in January 2015 from 30% to 34%. However, he reassured members of Synod that the Actuary to the Fund has re-confirmed the long-term financial position of the Fund remains enhanced by the changes agreed by the Synod in 2010.
When speaking of Minimum Approved Stipends, Mr Gamble stated, "As far as the process of determining an appropriate timetable for review of stipends is concerned, this matter is before General Synod by way of changes to legislation."
He also reported the following in relation to See Houses;

1. Armagh - The new See House is under construction and scheduled for completion early in 2012;
2. Limerick - Agreement has been reached to purchase a site, subject to planning;
3. Kilmore - A planning application has recently been lodged;
4. Tuam - The existing See House is due to be placed on the market shortly and suitable alternative accommodation is being sought.

Mr Gamble went on to pay tribute to Mr Philip Talbot, who will retire later this year from his post as Head of Investments, having completed forty-four years' continuous service in Church House.
When delivering the seconding speech of the Report on behalf of Mr Robert Neill, the Ven Cecil Pringle, Archdeacon of Cloger, praised the work of Mr Gamble, the Executive Committee, Church House and the RCB. This statement was echoed by the Synod president, the Most Revd Alan Harper, OBE, Archbishop of Armagh and Primate of All Ireland.

The Ven Pringle went on to commend the foresight of the RCB in building up a financial reserve over the years and encouraged parishes, dioceses and the Central Church to follow their example.
In the debate on the Report, a range of issues were discussed including the financial pressures faced by parishes and clergy, the question of how to reach the "missing generations" in the Church of Ireland, political implications on church and personal funds, environmental ethics, the resources provided by the RCB library and charitable tax donations.