I expect that Deputy John Ellis and Deputy Albert Reynolds will co-operate fully with any tribunal . . . None of my colleagues have given me any information to indicate they made representations, and I am sure they would if they did.

- The Taoiseach, Mr Ahern

A 90 per cent write-off is almost unprecedented, particularly when an asset of considerable value remained in the possession of the person whose debt was written off. Why has the Taoiseach not asked his Ministers if any of them made representations?

- The FG leader, Mr John Bruton

I have a relationship with my colleagues in Government and they speak to me. I do not have to chase them . . . If they have something to tell me, they will do so.

- Mr Ahern