Curtin's doctors ordered to appear before committee

THREE medical consultants who have treated Judge Brian Curtin have been directed to appear before the committee collecting evidence relating to the Circuit Court judge's alleged possession of child pornography.

Fianna Fáil TD Denis O'Donovan, the chairman of the seven-person committee, confirmed yesterday that formal letters had been delivered to the three doctors yesterday, directing them to appear at the next committee hearing on September 14.

It invoked its compellability powers under Section Three of the Compellability, Privileges and Immunities of Witness Act 1997.