Haughey acted illegally, claims former minister

FORMER Justice Minister Gerry Collins yesterday accused Charles J Haughey of acting “illegally” when he authorised citizenship papers for a 14-year-old Lebanese girl.

Wed, 21 Dec, 2005 - 00:00
Jim Morahan

Mr Collins was giving evidence to the Moriarty Tribunal that has been investigating certificates of naturalisation to 15 foreign nationals connected to Saudi diplomat and horse breeder Mahmoud Fustok.

Former Ceann Comhairle and Fianna Fáil Health Minister, Dr John O’Connell, sponsored the applicants.

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