THE Taoiseach was accused of concealing information last night after it was learned that he knew of Justice Feargus Flood’s plan to resign from the Planning Tribunal more than a month ago.

The Taoiseach has declared this evening that Justice Fergus Flood's resignation last week was in the best interests of the Planning and Payments Tribunal.

FEARS of lengthy court challenges which would have questioned his integrity and fitness were the main reasons behind Justice Feargus Flood’s shock decision to resign as tribunal chairman.

DISGRACED former Fianna Fáil minister Ray Burke wants the taxpayer to pay his €10.5 million legal bill from the Flood Tribunal - despite the fact he obstructed the work of the inquiry.

The Taoiseach has confirmed that Mr Justice Fergus Flood has resigned fully from the Flood Tribunal.

DISGRACED former Fianna Fáil minister Ray Burke and several leading businessmen who obstructed the Flood Tribunal may have their multi-million euro legal fees paid by the taxpayer.

The Taoiseach says he is not prepared to rush into a decision on the future of the Flood Tribunal.

AFTER presiding over the country’s longest-running tribunal for more than five years, Mr Justice Feargus Flood is to step down as chairman.

There were heated exchanges at the Flood Tribunal this morning between Antoinette Kennedy and Justice Flood as she was questioned about the business dealings of her husband, Jim Kennedy.

LIAM LAWLOR has failed in an attempt to have the Flood Tribunal warn the media about future reporting of his involvement with the bribes-for-votes inquiry.

FORMER Fianna Fáil TD Liam Lawlor was central to attempts to rezone lands through the use of bribes and undue influence, according to statements Frank Dunlop has given to the Flood Tribunal.

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THE Flood Tribunal findings are a damning indictment of Ray Burke, the Taoiseach who appointed him, and the Fianna Fáil party which sustained him in political office, Labour leader Ruairi Quinn said last night.

Ireland On Sunday reporter, Frank Connolly, who was the first journalist to expose alleged corruption in North Co Dublin through a series of articles in 1996, has said that Justice Flood may punish witnesses who failed to co-operate and frustrated the work of the Tribunal.

IT will be extremely difficult to prosecute anyone in relation to planning corruption, despite five years of investigations, the Flood Tribunal report is expected to conclude today.

The Government is insisting that the legislation to allow extra judges join the Flood Tribunal will be passed before Easter.

Liam Lawlor's solicitors wrote in excess of 270 letters to his contacts in an effort to uncover details of his business affairs, the Dublin West TD has told the Dail.

The Government is to consider appointing lay people to assist Justice Fergus Flood in his inquiries into planning irregularities.

Former Government press secretary, P.J. Mara has told Justice Fergus Flood that he forgot to tell the Planning and Payments Tribunal about his offshore accounts.

The builder, Tom Brennan may face a High Court action today if he fails to provide the necessary documentation to the planning tribunal before 10.30am.

Prominent builder Tom Brennan could face High Court action later today if he fails to present certain documents to the planning and payments tribunal.

The Labour Party has said the Oireachtas must respond positively to a request for more resources from Planning Tribunal chairman Mr Justice Flood.

Mr Justice Fergus Flood, the chairman of the tribunal into planning and payments, has requested that two more members be appointed to the inquiry.

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

Former Justice Minister Ray Burke will face further questions about his off shore bank accounts today, when he resumes his testimony at the Planning Tribunal.