Politicians to repeat ‘no bribes’ denials

POLITICIANS accused of planning corruption by political lobbyist Frank Dunlop are finally set to make their first appearance at the Flood Tribunal this week.

Former Fine Gael TD Liam Cosgrave is the first of six councillors expected to be called as witness before the tribunal over the next fortnight.

Other high profile politicians accused of taking bribes include Fianna Fáil senator Don Lydon, former chairperson of Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council Tony Fox and Independent councillor Colm McGrath, who is widely believed to be the politician famously described by Mr Dunlop as "Mr Insatiable".