Former garda chief denies corruption cover-up

THE former Assistant Garda Commissioner who investigated Tom Gilmartin's corruption allegations 15 years ago has denied there was a garda cover-up, the Mahon Tribunal into Certain Planning Matters and Payments was told yesterday.

Hugh Sreenan was called to give evidence in the wake of serious allegations made by Mr Gilmartin. He told the Tribunal yesterday that he had three telephone conversations with Mr Gilmartin in March, 1989.

However, despite general talk about demands for money, Mr Gilmartin refused to name names, saying he was afraid of libel.