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Mon 06 Jun 2007Sargent happy with Taoiseach's account of financesThe outgoing Green Party leader, Trevor Sargent, last night declared himself "absolutely" happy with the Taoiseach's word on his personal finances as it emerged Mr Ahern is to give evidence to the Mahon tribunal in two weeks' time, months earlier than expected, write Miriam Donohoeand Colm Keena.Mr Sargent said there had to be a relationship of trust for a coalition to succeed and he negotiated senior ministries with Mr Ahern after "long and fairly arduous" discussions.