Bertie Ahern (Dublin Central, Fianna Fail)

The survey states that its conclusions should be considered "with great care". It makes it clear that one part of its analysis is "an academic exercise" and "certainly lacks scientific support". That is what it says. Those who compiled the report did not make any contact with the permanent representatives in Brussels on the matter. The Department of Health and Children has been unable so far to find any evidence of requests for information.

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