Alan Shatter (Dublin South, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

On this issue, I have set out what I know about these events. I have set out what I know and what the Government knows. The fact that there were tape recordings being made going back over many years is a matter of seriousness. I cannot give any more information than I have given to the House about these matters. I accept there are serious matters that arise in relation to them.

Deputy Niall Collins studiously avoided referencing anything to do with the period prior to 2011. I am not interested in making any party politics out of this.

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