Bertie Ahern (Dublin Central, Fianna Fail)

That is the point I am making. Because I was honest I said it was not a political donation and I kept it separate.

Deputy Rabbitte referred to my Cavan contribution when the media asked me to make a lengthy reply — a question arises as to whether one should or should not do so in these instances, but I did so in order to be helpful — but they were certainly not my friends who asked for this.

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