Part of the anonymous note which the Dail was told was given to the Taoiseach by the then Labour leader, Mr Dick Spring, last autumn:
"Re: Mr Ray Burke TD Rennicks Signs (members of the Fitzwilton Group)
Prior to the 1989 general election, the Rennicks company applied to the IDA for substantial grants for the manufacturing of road signs and went to see the then Minister for Industry, with responsibility for the IDA, Mr Ray Burke TD, to brief him on their application for IDA financial support.
In attendance was: Mr Robin Rennicks, Managing Director, Mr Paul Power, Director, Mr Ray McKenna, Financial Advisor to the Fitzwilton Group and the Rennicks Company.
Having briefed Mr Burke, Mr Burke introduced the subject of financial support for himself and his Party and bluntly requested £30,000.
This caused amazement and embarrassment to the delegation. They requested the opportunity to consider the matter. Mr Rennicks paid over £30,000 to Ray Burke TD."
"£30,000 is the largest contribution I have received during any election campaign."
- Mr Ray Burke explaining the Gogarty donation to the Dail last September, a month before his resignation.
"I extensively looked into this matter."
- The Taoiseach, Mr Ahern, last September.
"I'm not an investigator."
- Mr Ahern yesterday.