The Minister said the Government has done everything possible to facilitate the work of the Flood tribunal. It is a pity the Taoiseach has not been upfront and answered a straight question. The Minister engaged in double speak today, as the Taoiseach has done on a number of occasions. At the time, it was imperative the Taoiseach send out the message loud and clear that Mr. Burke would be forced out of the Cabinet if the rumours were substantiated. Instead, he covered for Mr. Burke stating that a good man was being hounded. Even at this late stage, the Taoiseach should come forward and declare what he knows.