Frugal life may explain Gallagher’s funds, tribunal hears

A TEMPERATE and frugal lifestyle may explain the late Fianna Fáil councillor Cyril Gallagher’s substantial funds, the Mahon planning tribunal heard yesterday.

On his death in 2000, his assets included £60,000 in a previously undisclosed post office account.

Former lobbyist Frank Dunlop alleged he paid a £1,000 bribe to Mr Gallagher to vote in favour of rezoning lands at Lissenhall, Swords, Co Dublin.