No proof on SF claim, says Ahern

TAOISEACH Bertie Ahern

However, Mr Ahern acknowledged that he had no direct evidence that any political party in Leinster House was receiving the proceeds of crime.

“I am aware of what the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform said in response to questions he was asked about this matter. Every member of the House accepts that there can be no room for ambiguity on such issues in a democratic society,” he said when challenged by Fine Gael leader Enda Kenny over Mr McDowell’s remarks.