Recouping money up to advisers, say Fianna Fáil

FIANNA Fáil has said that the question of recouping money destined for the party’s funds, but used by the former Taoiseach Charles Haughey, is a matter for their legal advisers.

Last night, a spokeswoman for the party said the Moriarty Report was very comprehensive and its contents were now a matter for the party’s legal advisers.

The tribunal found Mr Haughey accepted payments of £9.1 million over a 17-year period, the equivalent of up to €45 million in today’s money.