THE Fitzwilton Group has taken direct ownership of urban realm design consultancy Wood & Wood Design.

EXTRAORDINARY claims concerning the Taoiseach’s personal finances emerged yesterday as the Mahon Tribunal decided whether it has the power to continue its probe into Bertie Ahern’s affairs.

THE MAHON Tribunal faces a substantial legal costs bill arising from the Fitzwilton Group’s successful challenge against the tribunal’s decision to hold a public hearing into a IR£30,000 political contribution by Fitzwilton to Fianna Fáil.

THE Mahon Tribunal has no jurisdiction to hold a public hearing on £30,000 made by the Fitzwilton Group as a political contribution to Fianna Fáil, the Supreme Court ruled yesterday.