Lennon denies notebook claim

THE Morris Tribunal heard yesterday that a notebook discovered in a policeinformer’s bedroom had former Superintendent Kevin Lennon’s handwriting on several pages.

The inquiry heard gardaí identified that a number of pages in the Rhino brand notebook found on William Doherty’s bedside table in September 1997 had Mr Lennon’s handwriting in it because of the particular way he wrote the letter ‘k’.

Cross-examining witness Detective Sergeant Sylvie Henry yesterday, Mr Lennon said he denied the claims and confronted investigating officer Detective Inspector John McGinley on the matter at the time.