Lydon sought £5,000 bribe from Dunlop, inquiry hears

FIANNA Fáil senator Don Lydon actively sought a £5,000 bribe from political lobbyist Frank Dunlop, the Flood Tribunal heard yesterday.

The inquiry was also told Dr Lydon warned Mr Dunlop the tribunal was tapping his (Dunlop’s) phone.

The PR consultant said Dr Lydon made the demand for money during a meeting in the his offices at St John of God’s Hospital in Stillorgan on May 1, 1992.