Quotes from today's proceedings in the Dáil.
It is not correct to state nothing was done as the complaints were investigated.
- Tánaiste Mary Harney, on Gama Construction
I did not say nothing was done but asked how the department ended up giving Gama a clean bill of health.
- Labour leader Pat Rabbitte
One appoints experts to do these things and they carry out inquiries, or an audit is carried out on behalf of the company.
- Ms Harney
Is the Tánaiste blaming officials again?
- Jim O'Keeffe, Fine Gael
No, I am simply stating it is not the case that the matter was not investigated.
- Ms Harney
Would the Tánaiste like to apologise for her role in the matter ?
- Joe Higgins, Socialist Party
I had no act, hand or part in bringing the company in question to Ireland ... I regret very much the circumstances which are emerging regarding this case. It is a disgrace and I would not stand over it.
- Ms Harney