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.

Taoiseach braces himself for recall

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.

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