Bertie Ahern (Dublin Central, Fianna Fail)

The Deputy believes it did not exist or that Colombia, and all the difficulties arising out of that incident, never happened. I played my role in trying to assist in the release of Irish people held in Colombia. I did more than my fair share when I spoke to the Colombian President and senior officials.

I did not make up the passport application form. Neither I nor the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform placed it in the Department of Foreign Affairs.

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