Does the Taoiseach consider he was as careful as he ought to be in following up the possibility of a conflict of interest, given Mr. Duffy's published intention to seek employment elsewhere in business, and if any of his current employees are in discussion for potential employment in business?

I believe I was careful enough. I asked Mr. Duffy at the time if he had any particular place in mind and he told me he had not and would not make up his mind until the autumn.

The Taoiseach was not careful enough. He was derelict in his duty.

The Deputy would say that, would he not?

It happens to be the truth. The Taoiseach has failed here.

Does the Deputy remember somebody called Michael Lowry?

I can do without that help. I applied a higher standard in my appointments than Deputy Ahern did in appointing Deputy Burke.

How many times did the Deputy go to Ben Dunne's house begging for money?