Brian Cowen (Laois-Offaly, Fianna Fail)

To ascribe that foreknowledge to me in the way Deputy Gilmore has done would not be acceptable, true or factual. I have explained fully and frankly everything that I have been doing in respect of that matter and I have nothing to hide in that regard. I will also say that, when the banking inquiry is allowed to proceed and deal with all of these matters, that will seen to be the case.

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