Bertie Ahern (Dublin Central, Fianna Fail)

I thought I had answered the Deputy's question but I will do so again. Pádraig Flynn did not comprehensively answer the issue but publicly stated at that time that he would address the matter within the tribunal. That is where the matter rested during the past five years plus, since these matters came to light. While I am not answerable to this House on matters relating to Fianna Fáil, I wish to place that on record.

Donations were received on at least two or three other occasions. The sums involved were £30,000, £25,000 and the £50,000 referred to. Other sums related to a former Fianna Fáil leader but were different because it was not stated such donations were for the party. The Deputy will be aware of the various tribunal reports in that regard.

Deputy Cooper-Flynn's case has been discussed by the party before and has been comprehensively dealt with. On my proposal to the party, the whip was removed from Deputy Cooper-Flynn based on a High Court judgment.

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