During the trial which collapsed yesterday, questions were put to Frank Dunlop about whether he was revealing all he knew about corrupt payments to politicians, writes Michael Clifford.

Charges of corruption against four councillors and a businessman have been withdrawn by the State due to the medical condition of the chief prosecution witness.

From bankers to politicians and developers, our legal system has an inexcusable history of putting justice on the long finger. The collapse of the corruption trial involving businessman Jim Kennedy and three former councillors is the latest example of this national failure.