Enda Kenny (Mayo, Fine Gael)

That was a very long answer. Normally when one goes back on history one does so either to refresh one's memory or to revise it. The Taoiseach has given the history of this matter and has mentioned most of his predecessors. I am quite happy to participate in this business provided it is absolutely above board. The problem is how to put in place a system that does not breed cynicism. We all know of the claims and the cases that were taken in respect of payments and donations to British parties for appointment to the rank of nobility or something like that. We do not want a situation where we have Sir Bertie Ahern in a few years time because——

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