Dow said the controversy has not hurt sales of its plastics, insulation and other products.

Taurua said the controversy undoubtedly took a toll.

Independent Senator David Norris said the controversy surrounding Minister for Justice Alan Shatter was like a Greek drama.

Louis Caldera said the controversy had made it impossible for him to effectively lead the White House Military Office.

Schmidt said the controversy over the deal appeared to derive from efforts to block the deal by one unnamed rival.

Mr Lowry said the controversy over his role in the next government was a "ridiculous fuss about nothing".

I can flatly rule that out. Froehlich said the controversy over test results was likely to rage for at least six months.

Renua Ireland has said the controversy over whether Eddie Hobbs will run as a candidate is not an issue for the party.

Labour's deputy leader accused Gove of being evasive to the media and said the controversy was causing embarrassment for the royal family.

Ah cheers. Australia's Davis Cup captain, Wally Masur, said the controversy had been blown out of proportion, after viewing the on-court footage.

The former Tory chairman said the controversy over expenses did not discredit the Commons as an institution but the current generation of MPs.

Photo: PHOTOSPORT Lua said the controversy might have caused a split but the team still needed support: The fact is, the boys are here.

Nolan said the controversy over Panorama's claims the Bolton boss had received illegal payments had served only to bring the squad even closer together.

A spokeswoman for the journal said the controversy over bird flu research did not play a role in the decision to publish the new paper.

Holden said the controversy had hindered Enmax's ability to focus on its business in Calgary, a city of 1.1 million.

Dr Laurence Ryan, Bishop of Kildare and Leighlin, said the controversy over the proposed redesign had been a "painful time for many people".