Ex-minister did not report claim that councillors were bribedFormer minister for the environment Michael Smith said that although a Dublin councillor told him "money was changing hands" …Thu Jan 17 2008 - 00:00
Fitzgerald denies promise to O'CallaghanFormer Dublin city manager John Fitzgerald denied yesterday that he promised Cork developer Owen O'Callaghan that a cap on the…Thu Jan 17 2008 - 00:00
Bolger has no documents recording sale of horseHorse breeder Jim Bolger told the Mahon tribunal he had no financial records to prove that he sold a horse to lobbyist Frank …Wed Jan 16 2008 - 00:00
Dunlop still in negotiation with RevenueLobbyist Frank Dunlop said yesterday that he is still in negotiation with the Revenue Commissioners over tax owed by him on payments…Wed Jan 16 2008 - 00:00
Repossession of house orders up 50% last yearSpecialist lender Start Mortgages had the highest number of repossession and mortgage suits before the High Court at the end …Mon Jan 14 2008 - 00:00
Dunlop to take stand as tribunal resumesThe Mahon tribunal is to resume tomorrow with former Fianna Fáil press secretary and lobbyist Frank Dunlop scheduled to give …Mon Jan 14 2008 - 00:00
Regulator set to oversee specialist mortgage firmsFrom next month specialist mortgage providers are to come under the control of the Financial Regulator.Mon Jan 14 2008 - 00:00
174km/h storm hits power linesThe northwest and Connacht were recovering yesterday after hurricane force winds gusted to 174 kilometres an hour.Thu Jan 10 2008 - 00:00
Record 7.8m visited Ireland last yearA record 7.8 million visitors came to Ireland in 2007, but they spent less than expected, Fáilte Ireland said yesterday.Wed Jan 9 2008 - 00:00
Loan money collected 'with good intent'Brennan collection: Taoiseach Bertie Ahern has said he was not aware that the late Gerry Brennan, his solicitor, was making …Sat Dec 22 2007 - 00:00
Existence of 1993 'dig-out' queriedO'Connor evidence: The Mahon tribunal has questioned whether a "dig-out" to Taoiseach Bertie Ahern, made in December 1993, ever…Sat Dec 22 2007 - 00:00
Denial that evidence was contradictorySavings account: Taoiseach Bertie Ahern has denied contradicting his own evidence to the tribunal on the issue of when he opened…Sat Dec 22 2007 - 00:00
'My wife knew' of £50,000 savingsCash in safes: Taoiseach Bertie Ahern has said that his estranged wife was aware he had cash savings of over £50,000 accumulated…Sat Dec 22 2007 - 00:00
No offer of financial help in year of separationAssistance: Close friends of Taoiseach Bertie Ahern did not offer to give him financial assistance when he separated from his…Fri Dec 21 2007 - 00:00
Ahern defends having no bank accountThere was "nothing in the law or the Constitution" that required a person to have a bank account, Taoiseach Bertie Ahern told…Fri Dec 21 2007 - 00:00
Taoiseach says St Luke's acquired for Fianna FáilTaoiseach's office: St Luke's office in Drumcondra, Dublin was not acquired solely for Taoiseach Bertie Ahern, the tribunal …Fri Dec 21 2007 - 00:00
Accounts opened after marriage settledBank records: Taoiseach Bertie Ahern rejoined the banking system as soon as his marital separation was settled in late 1993, …Fri Dec 21 2007 - 00:00
Tribunal trying to stitch me up - AhernTiming of loan: Taoiseach Bertie Ahern yesterday accused the tribunal of trying to "stitch him up", after counsel suggested …Fri Dec 21 2007 - 00:00
Witnesses unable to confirm size of sums in Ahern safesTwo witnesses told the tribunal yesterday that Taoiseach Bertie Ahern did keep cash in two safes in his offices between 1987 …Thu Dec 20 2007 - 00:00
Inquiry viewed as 'a mistake going nowhere'Politicians thought it was a mistake to set up the planning tribunal when it was first established, former lobbyist Frank Dunlop…Thu Dec 20 2007 - 00:00
Businessman asked to bring 'a few bob' to help a friendManchester-based businessman John Kennedy told the Mahon tribunal he was asked to "bring a few bob" to a dinner in Manchester…Wed Dec 19 2007 - 00:00
Dunlop enjoyed 'friendly' Ahern relationshipFormer lobbyist Frank Dunlop told the Mahon tribunal yesterday that Taoiseach Bertie Ahern may have decided against officially…Wed Dec 19 2007 - 00:00
Daughter tells of butcher's loan to AhernMahon tribunal: The daughter of a deceased Dublin butcher told the tribunal yesterday that her mother confirmed a loan to Taoiseach…Sat Dec 15 2007 - 00:00
Reilly denies making up donation evidenceMahon tribunal: Paddy "the Plasterer" Reilly has denied "making up" evidence about how he gave Bertie Ahern a contribution of…Fri Dec 14 2007 - 00:00
Burke tells of 'rat in anorak' jibeCollection: Taoiseach Bertie Ahern was referred to as "the rat in the anorak" by cabinet colleagues in 1992, the Mahon tribunal…Fri Dec 14 2007 - 00:00
Reilly was not aware of earlier £22,500 dig-outPaddy "the Plasterer" Reilly told the Mahon tribunal that he was not aware the Taoiseach had received a dig-out of £22,500 in…Thu Dec 13 2007 - 00:00
Taoiseach 'absolutely amazed' at £16,500 donationPublican Dermot Carew told the Mahon tribunal yesterday that Bertie Ahern was "absolutely amazed" when he was presented with £…Thu Dec 13 2007 - 00:00
Dunlop scan results delay proves costly for tribunalMahon tribunal: Delays in the conveying of lobbyist Frank Dunlop's MRI scan "down a few corridors from one part of the Mater…Tue Dec 11 2007 - 00:00
Clooney on Tipperary peace award shortlist for Darfur campaignActor George Clooney has been shortlisted for the Tipperary International Peace Award, organisers said yesterday.Tue Dec 11 2007 - 00:00
Woman's family call for inquiry into hospital treatmentThe family of an intellectually disabled woman who died last April has called for an inquiry into her treatment at St Ita's Psychiatric…Mon Dec 10 2007 - 00:00
Loan repayment offered in 2006Dave McKenna, one of the businessman who contributed to a £22,500 "dig-out" for Taoiseach Bertie Ahern in 1993, said Mr Ahern…Sat Dec 8 2007 - 00:00
Director denies he authorised bogus invoiceThe director of a company which issued a bogus invoice used to make a £5,000 contribution to the Taoiseach through NCB Stockbrokers…Fri Dec 7 2007 - 00:00
Widow kept Ahern's chequeMaureen Gunne held on to a cheque given to her by the Taoiseach in repayment of a loan made to him by her late husband, Fintan…Fri Dec 7 2007 - 00:00
Ahern given political donation - NCB officialA third senior executive at NCB Stockbrokers has said that a £5,000 contribution made by the company in 1993 was made for the…Thu Dec 6 2007 - 00:00
£5,000 donation 'to fund Ahern's office'The former financial director of NCB Stockbrokers told the Mahon tribunal yesterday that the company's managing director did …Sat Dec 1 2007 - 00:00
Donation to Ahern was not personal - O'ConnorThe former managing director of NCB Stockbrokers said it was "offensive and absolute nonsense" to suggest that he sought to hide…Fri Nov 30 2007 - 00:00
Restricted discovery order into Richardson's accounts grantedTribunal chairman Judge Alan Mahon yesterday granted a request for an order of discovery into the bank accounts of former chief…Thu Nov 29 2007 - 00:00
Air Corps chief says he flew Reynolds to BahamasThe head of the Air Corps told the Mahon tribunal yesterday that former taoiseach Albert Reynolds made an extra stop in the Bahamas…Thu Nov 29 2007 - 00:00
O'Connor denies Ahern friendshipA former managing director of NCB stockbrokers told the tribunal yesterday that he was not a close friend of Taoiseach Bertie…Thu Nov 29 2007 - 00:00
Councillor says he was in no one's pocket over rezoningFine Gael Councillor Peter Brady told the tribunal that he was in no one's pocket when he voted for the rezoning of land at Quarryvale…Wed Nov 28 2007 - 00:00
Ruling on discovery of Richardson documentsTribunal chairman Judge Alan Mahon is to rule today on whether to allow tribunal counsel discovery of documents from all of the…Wed Nov 28 2007 - 00:00
Cicol to appeal Dundrum decisionA decision by An Bord Pleanála to reject permission for the development of land close to a city farm at Dundrum, south Dublin…Wed Nov 28 2007 - 00:00
Increase in State pension urgedAge Action Ireland has called on the Government to increase the State pension by €35 a week in the forthcoming budget.Mon Nov 26 2007 - 00:00
Presbyterian church founded in MaynoothA new Presbyterian congregation was officially constituted in Kildare last nightMon Nov 26 2007 - 00:00
Christmas tree lights on in DublinA calm winter's evening lent atmosphere to the lighting of the Dublin city centre Christmas tree yesterdayMon Nov 26 2007 - 00:00
Invoice made up to pay Ahern £5,000A draft of £5,000 given to Taoiseach Bertie Ahern in 1993 as part of a goodwill loan was made through the generation of a bogus…Sat Nov 24 2007 - 00:00
Contributors were asked for cash so matter would be 'confidential'Contributors to a loan for Taoiseach Bertie Ahern were asked to give cash so that the matter would remain confidential and because…Fri Nov 23 2007 - 00:00
AIB manager tells of two visits to Ahern's officeTaoiseach Bertie Ahern lodged more than £72,000, mostly in cash, to AIB between December 1993 and August 1994, the Mahon tribunal…Thu Nov 22 2007 - 00:00
Ahern understated savings, inquiry toldTaoiseach Bertie Ahern declared building society savings of £5,000 to AIB in 1995 when he actually had in excess of £32,000, …Thu Nov 22 2007 - 00:00
Inquiry to examine financial dealings relating to AhernDes O'Neill SC, counsel for the Mahon tribunal, has said the tribunal will examine six transactions related to the bank accounts…Wed Nov 21 2007 - 00:00