FF awaits Gilmartin evidence

PROPERTY developer Tom Gilmartin is expected to make claims that will prove deeply embarrassing to Fianna Fáil when he begins his evidence at the Mahon Tribunal in Dublin Castle this week.

The tribunal, investigating payments to politicians related to planning issues, begins its latest module on Wednesday and will focus on the rezoning of Quarryvale in west county Dublin and the proposed development of Bachelors Walk in the city.

Mr Gilmartin is expected to give details of a meeting with several Fianna Fáil cabinet members, including Taoiseach Bertie Ahern, which he has alleged took place in Leinster House in February 1989.