Bertie Ahern (Dublin Central, Fianna Fail)

On the first question, the latest date is the end of the month. We have been given a few dates and they have changed, but it is still expected very shortly. I cannot be certain about that. It is long finished and it is being examined by a number of groups.

With regard to Judge Smithwick, all the preliminary work is under way on the basis of the paperwork I have seen and the questions that have arisen. I do not know when the hearings will start but the process has been under way for some time.

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