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Mahon Tribunal: Statements. (10 Feb 2004)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I wish to share my time with Deputies Joe Higgins and Sargent.

Mahon Tribunal: Statements. (10 Feb 2004)

Rory O'Hanlon: Is that agreed? Agreed.

Mahon Tribunal: Statements. (10 Feb 2004)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: In his opening remarks in statements on the Gilmartin controversy in January 1999, the Taoiseach, when referring to the relationship between planning decisions and big business, said, "The people are entitled to the assurance that the public interest is paramount at all times and that such decisions are taken on legitimate grounds, having regard to employment, effects on the environment and...

Mahon Tribunal: Statements. (10 Feb 2004)

Seán Power: The Deputy should withdraw that.

Mahon Tribunal: Statements. (10 Feb 2004)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: A corruption of politics forms the background to this debate. The Government is fooling itself if it thinks for a moment that the public is not aware of that. Speaking at the World Economic Forum in Davos at the end of last month, the Taoiseach warned Sinn Féin in a very clear statement to stay quiet on issues of corruption. The party has no intention of doing so.

Mahon Tribunal: Statements. (10 Feb 2004)

Joe Higgins: It is clear that obvious corruption should be debated in Dáil Éireann today. When these issues arise in the future, the Taoiseach must not again reach for the tribunals, as he usually does, as a handy prophylactic to protect himself from legitimate questions which should be put in the House. Corruption went to the heart of the leadership of the Fianna Fáil Party in the 1980s and early...

Mahon Tribunal: Statements. (10 Feb 2004)

Trevor Sargent: The enormous degree of forgiveness afforded to Fianna Fáil and the Progressive Democrats by the Irish public to date is incredible. Since the dodgy dealings and political corruption came to light, Fianna Fáil has in one form or another been elected in 1992, 1997 and 2002. Along with that, the Flood and Mahon tribunals have effectively served as a railway siding where serious questions of...

Mahon Tribunal: Statements. (10 Feb 2004)

Michael Ahern: The Deputy should withdraw that.

Mahon Tribunal: Statements. (10 Feb 2004)

Trevor Sargent: The Taoiseach was asked a number of questions which have not been answered. When asked why he allowed Deputy Cooper Flynn to return to Fianna Fáil, he cited the Supreme Court appeal, notwithstanding the finding of the High Court. It seems that Fianna Fáil rules supersede High Court findings. That is very interesting. The Taoiseach still expects the public to roll over. The Taoiseach was...

Mahon Tribunal: Statements. (10 Feb 2004)

Enda Kenny: Why did the Taoiseach use the phrase "no delay has arisen" if he wanted to assert that he co-operated fully with the tribunal at all times? What was in the letter seen by the Taoiseach today, the letter sent to the Government secretariat? Did it remind the latter of the Taoiseach's previous undertaking to the House? What documents did the Taoiseach omit which the tribunal had to pursue...

Mahon Tribunal: Statements. (10 Feb 2004)

Bertie Ahern: The first question Deputy Kenny asked me was about my use of the words "no delay has arisen". I did not use those words for any particular reason. When I made a statement to the tribunal on 27 January 1999, I gave all the details in that case. Most of the details, some five or six points, I gave in full — the letter from Martin Macken, former general secretary, to Pádraig Flynn; the...

Mahon Tribunal: Statements. (10 Feb 2004)

Joe Higgins: It does not stop the Taoiseach answering questions on his responsibility.

Mahon Tribunal: Statements. (10 Feb 2004)

Bertie Ahern: An enormous number of people are dealing with these procedures and investigating them on behalf of this House. We delegated that authority from this House so the Deputy should not ask me to run a separate tribunal. I cannot do that.

Mahon Tribunal: Statements. (10 Feb 2004)

Joe Higgins: We want to know what the Taoiseach did.

Mahon Tribunal: Statements. (10 Feb 2004)

Bertie Ahern: I can give the resources. I can co-operate and I can help with the function——

Mahon Tribunal: Statements. (10 Feb 2004)

Jim O'Keeffe: The Taoiseach is filibustering.

Mahon Tribunal: Statements. (10 Feb 2004)

Bertie Ahern: ——but I cannot set up a separate tribunal. I have to live by the strictures and rules, and the Deputy must understand that as a Member of this House.

Mahon Tribunal: Statements. (10 Feb 2004)

Joe Higgins: It is the Taoiseach's responsibility. It is about what he did in 1999.

Mahon Tribunal: Statements. (10 Feb 2004)

Pat Rabbitte: Will the Taoiseach indicate what is holding up the NIB inspectors' report? I understand it has been finished for some time. Why is it not being put into the public domain? I want to ask the Taoiseach about the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform who feels an unending compulsion to address the great issues of our time. The Taoiseach is now saying that in addition to that obligation,...

Mahon Tribunal: Statements. (10 Feb 2004)

Bertie Ahern: The issue of the NIB report is a matter for the High Court. I understand the final report is due this summer. That is the latest position.