An inquiry that is both lofty and grounded

The judge chairing the Disclosure Tribunal says that while its findings may not be to everyone’s taste, the truth is powerful and will be victorious, writes Cormac O’Keeffe

Common sense. Fairness. Impartiality. The truth. These are the guiding principles of the Disclosure Tribunal, the judge chairing it yesterday declared.

Giving his opening statement at Dublin Castle on a crisp sunny morning, Mr Justice Peter Charleton was equally sharp in the message he conveyed.