Did the same administrative procedures apply to the Tanaiste keeping the Taoiseach informed about her plans to change the Social Welfare Act as applied to his keeping her informed about donations to Fianna Fail Ministers? - The Fine Gael leader, Mr John Bruton

As a Cavan deputy, Taoiseach, could I offer a word of welcome to you and your parliamentary party to the county for a weekend of meditation . . . I hope you will return to the House next Tuesday in the full state of grace. - Mr Andrew Boylan (FG)