Lawlor’s widow wins leave to challenge tribunal

THE widow of Liam Lawlor TD yesterday secured leave in the High Court to legally challenge the Planning Tribunal.

Hazel Lawlor, of Somerton House, Lucan, Co Dublin, is seeking a declaration from the High Court that the Mahon Tribunal may not make findings of serious misconduct against her late husband, who died in a car crash in Moscow in October 2005, unless supported by evidence proven beyond reasonable doubt.

She is also seeking a declaration that the tribunal may not make findings of serious misconduct against her unless supported by evidence proven beyond any reasonable doubt.