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Tue 11 Nov 2002Taoiseach satisfied inquiry by Brennan is properThe Taoiseach and Tánaiste are satisfied there is no conflict of interest involved in the Minister for Transport, Mr Brennan, carrying out the inquiry into allegations that a cabinet member received €5,000 worth of drink and cigars from Aer Rianta in the early 1990s, writes Miriam DonohoeAs Opposition pressure mounted last night on the Minister to come out and categorically deny any role in the affair, the Taoiseach said he had "confidence" that Mr Brennan and the Department of Transport would "investigate the matter fully".