The country is talking about this situation. We have the Caherciveen connection . . . We have all sorts of things which are undermining the judicial process . . .

- Mrs Nora Owen (FG) on the controversy relating to Philip Sheedy, whose four-year jail sentence was partially suspended

The Minister for Justice has had no involvement whatever in relation to this matter. As soon as the Government became aware of it, the Attorney General spoke to the Chief Justice a number of weeks ago . . .

- The Tanaiste, Ms Harney

Are you sure of that?

- Mr Michael Noonan (FG)

Yes, I am.

- Ms Harney