Taoiseach braces himself for recall

BERTIE AHERN was today bracing himself for a rough ride as he was due to return to the Mahon Tribunal corruption probe’s witness box.

The Taoiseach has been called back to the investigation to answer questions regarding a lodgment of £24,838.49 into his bank account 1994.

Mr Ahern claimed the money was a mixture of a £16,500 “dig-out” from friends and about £8,000 he was given as a “whip-round” after speaking at a Manchester dinner for businessmen. However, the investigation’s lawyers have openly questioned Mr Ahern’s version of events during hearings.