The Flood Tribunal has been told yet again that the building contractor, Tom Brennan is unable to explain how the former Government minister, Ray Burke paid for his former home.

The Flood Tribunal has been adjourned until Thursday morning next after it was learned that Dublin auctioneer John Finnegan has applied for leave to seek a judicial review about his continued his role at the tribunal.

The Flood Tribunal has told Co Meath building contractor Tom Brennan that he could face a High Court action if he fails to provide certain documents by next Tuesday evening.

The Flood Tribunal has been told that a £60,000 payment made to Ray Burke in 1984 as a political donation, was disguised in a company account as fees for architects.

The Flood Tribunal will continue its examination of Ray Burke at Dublin Castle later this morning

The Flood Tribunal has overruled objections by lawyers for Ray Burke to investigate the former Minister's personal accounts.

The Flood Tribunal has adjourned an application by Liam Lawlor's legal team in relation to seized mobile phones until tomorrow.

The Flood Tribunal has now taken possession of the remains of the documents allegedly burned by Liam Lawlor.