Brian Cowen (Laois-Offaly, Fianna Fail)

I am sorry if I don't have the recall the Deputy would have about what he read on 21 December from whatever briefing he would get from his press office. If that is what I am expected to have, fair enough. However, the bottom line is that when this matter was brought to my attention, I spoke to the Minister about it and I am satisfied that the personal explanation he will give later this evening will clear up the matter.

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