There is a little noise in the background and I did not hear the Taoiseach. Perhaps he could speak louder.

- Mr Michael Noonan, Fine Gael leader

I accept that.

- The Taoiseach, Mr Ahern

It is easier to hear Marcel Marceau.

- Mr Pat Rabbitte, Labour

I want to raise the subject matter of Deputy [Alan] Dukes's question . . . relating to snail-breeding operations . . . We can understand why he wants a ban on snail breeding. - Mr Sean Power, Fianna Fail The snail is dead, long live the snail.

- Mr Ahern, Minister for Social, Community and Family Affairs.