Eamon Gilmore (Dún Laoghaire, Labour)

I agree that the holding of political office has nothing to do with guilt or innocence. The tribunal, in its own good time, will reach its conclusions on whether the Taoiseach, Deputy Bertie Ahern, received a corrupt payment. The Revenue Commissioners, in its own good time, will reach its conclusions on his tax compliance. Holding political office is not about guilt or innocence but about confidence.

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