Dick Roche (Wicklow, Fianna Fail)

Deputy McCormack is entitled to ask and I am entitled to answer in the manner I consider appropriate. This is a hypothetical scenario about which I am not willing to speculate. I do not know what the situation was at the time. However, I know that Mr. Quigley's report puts a somewhat different snas on the issues than that suggested by Deputy McCormack. I draw the Deputy's attention to what is said in the report in regard to the previous Minister and his intervention.

The Deputy mentioned that a second investigation may take place. I am not in a position to comment on the decision that will be taken in this regard by an independent body.

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