Enda Kenny (Mayo, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

Deputy Adams took a circuitous route in failing to withdraw his remark. He mentioned a promise made by the former Minister, Deputy Rabbitte. De Valera promised a long time ago to drain the Shannon, and it did not happen either. The point I am making is that this matter was discussed during the formation of a programme for Government after the general election. Deputy Adams referred to what the former Minister, Deputy Rabbitte, said about "what you do at election time", but this was after the election when the people sat down to put this together.

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