Brian Cowen (Laois-Offaly, Fianna Fail)

That is not to be taken as a prior commitment on what the answer will be.

The former Taoiseach is entitled to the same presumptions as any other citizen going before that tribunal. On Deputy Kenny's question about the particular phrase used, Deputy Bertie Ahern went to court and was fully vindicated in respect of some of the issues put to him which were not regarded as complying with fair procedures. Let the record speak for itself in respect of that comment.

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