The Taoiseach is quoted in The Irish Times as wishing Deputy Cooper-Flynn well in her appeal. Do I take it from that that you do not wish RTE well in the appeal?

- Labour leader Ruairi Quinn

I was informed the other morning that Deputy Cooper-Flynn was going to appeal her case and I said I wish her well.

- The Taoiseach, Mr Ahern Do you not think it is extraordinary in a situation where the State broadcasting authority and a particular member of this House went to the courts, you have chosen to be partisan in your comment?

- Mr Quinn I wish them all well and I hope it doesn't cost the lot of them too much money.

- Mr Ahern