Flood Report was the first hard evidence of planning corruption

THE first hard evidence confirming corruption in the planning process came with the publication of the landmark Flood Report in October 2002.

The interim report concluded that former minister Ray Burke received a series of corrupt payments worth at least £250,000 in the 80s.

Although many allegations have been heard by the tribunal since it started 1999, the former Fianna Fáil TD for Dublin North remains the sole holder of public office to have a definitive finding made against him.