Environment Minister keeping ‘an open mind’ on costs issue after Mahon meeting

THE Government is setting up a team of officials to finalise issues surrounding the costs and timescale of the Mahon Tribunal.

Environment Minister Dick Roche, who has responsibility for the tribunal, met yesterday with its chairman, Judge Alan Mahon, to discuss the issues.

The likely final cost of the tribunal caused a row between Judge Mahon and the Government in recent weeks.