Whiskey and cigars probe launched

TRANSPORT Minister Seamus Brennan launched two internal investigations last night into claims that a senior politician failed to pay a 5,000 bill for whiskey and cigars with Aer Rianta.

Arising from the allegations, Mr Brennan has ordered Aer Rianta’s auditors to compile a report on the affair within a fortnight.

Mr Brennan has also instructed his department’s secretary general to conduct an inquiry within the Department of Transport to quiz accounting and other staff about the claims.