Government knew of Mahon tax deal

THE Government acknowledged yesterday that it was fully aware of Judge Alan Mahon's 1992 tax settlement at the time he was appointed.

Government knew of Mahon tax deal

A statement issued by Taoiseach Bertie Ahern's spokeswoman confirmed documentation in relation to Judge Mahon was submitted to the Cabinet by the Judicial Appointments Advisory Board (JAAB), which examines the suitability of potential judges.

It went on to say that the documentation did disclose his 1992 tax settlement and that the information was made available to the Government.

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