Claims are ‘false and outrageous’

DISGRACED former Fianna Fáil TD Liam Lawlor yesterday derided the allegations made by Tom Gilmartin as “false, outrageous and unsubstantiated”.

The former TD was the only party to respond to the opening statement of tribunal lawyer, John Gallagher SC. In a 40-minute response, he launched a concerted attack dismissing Mr Gilmartin's allegations and questioning his credibility.

Mr Lawlor contended: "[Mr Gilmartin] is sitting in the middle of the glasshouse here in the tribunal.