The Taoiseach arrogantly refuses to account for himself as to why a particular Minister of State [Mr Ned O'Keeffe] was forced to resign by one of the Taoiseach's officials.

- Labour leader Mr RuairI Quinn

I put it to the Taoiseach that he has a hard neck to come into the House every morning and refuse the request of the Opposition.

- Fine Gael leader Mr Michael Noonan

The deputy has a hard neck to show his face here.

- Minister for Social, Family and Community Affairs Mr Ahern