Information, honestly believed to be on the public record, was given to the media in the course of inquiries being made.

- The Taoiseach, Mr Ahern, on the row over the John Bruton "leak"

It was dirty tricks.

- Mr Sean Barrett (FG)

Could I just say generally - I know that Deputy Barrett does not really mean the things he is saying - I do not believe in blackening anybody.

- Mr Ahern