Phil Hogan (Carlow-Kilkenny, Fine Gael)

The Deputy can continue saying that if he wishes but I am explaining to him the reason that is not the case. The court will reconvene in early 2012 and Ireland must have a defence. We can put our heads in the sand and say we do not need to bother with the court case and pay the fines. Is that what the Deputy is asking taxpayers to do?

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