Bertie Ahern (Dublin Central, Fianna Fail)

I am not aware whether the recommendation was made officially, but if the commission has made it to the Minister for Finance, I am sure he will consider it.

If I could put myself in the position of a Member as distinct from Taoiseach for a minute, why would the commission want this power? Why would the commission want to pick on a Member about whom no complaint has been made? What would the commission be examining? Is it the fact——

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