Haughey may have to pay up to €4m in fresh tax bill

FORMER taoiseach Charles Haughey is facing a new tax bill of up to €4m to cover undeclared income he received during his time in politics.

The bill, which follows a €1.28m demand from the Revenue Commissioners three years ago, is placing Mr Haughey under growing pressure to dispose of significant family assets to raise cash for the payment.

The Revenue Commissioners refused to comment on the latest demand, revealed in the Sunday Times, saying that dealings with a private citizen were confidential.