Every citizen and every member of the Oireachtas has a legal, moral and democratic duty to co-operate with the tribunal.

- The Taoiseach, Mr Ahern

I hope that, as a result of what the Taoiseach said, Deputy Lawlor will take the sensible, correct and democratic course and appear before the tribunal.

- Fine Gael leader Mr John Bruton

I ask the Taoiseach, and members of the Fianna Fail party, if it still exists as a republican party, to assert the primacy of this assembly and uphold the dignity of people who stand for election, who make laws and must abide by them.

- Labour leader Mr Ruairi Quinn

I appreciate the House is having a debate. I welcome it.

- Mr Lawlor