Michael Ahern (Cork East, Fianna Fail)

One should never throw stones when in a glasshouse. Deputy Brian Hayes should not forget that some of the big hitters in AIB, Bank of Ireland and other institutions were not supporters or card-carrying members of my party; I will say no more. When negotiating it is important to keep one's cards close to one's chest. That applies whether trying to get rid of a leader or selling cattle at a fair.

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