Voices in the House

This has laid itself open to the belief that [ the investigations] were terminated not because they had come to fruition but rather because they might.

- Labour leader Mr Pat Rabbitte on the ending of the Ansbacher inquiry

You're suggesting that I closed down the inquiry because it was revealing some information that I did not like.

Now Deputy Rabbitte, you'd better withdraw that. I have acted properly throughout my career in the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment.

- The Tánaiste, Ms Harney

Don't get up on your high horse, just because you're surrounded by sainthood. Answer the questions.

- Mr Rabbitte

I'm no more of a saint than you are.

- Ms Harney