Mahon Tribunal upholds right to probe Ahern personal finances

THE Mahon Tribunal yesterday upheld its right to probe the Taoiseach’s personal finances. The inquiry told Mr Ahern to arrive on schedule as a witness next week.

Tribunal chairman Judge Alan Mahon ruled against a bid by Mr Ahern’s lawyers to have his affairs declared beyond his jurisdiction.

The move paved the way for hearings to go ahead as planned today, opening with the resumed cross-examination of star witness and chief Ahern-accuser Tom Gilmartin.