Government launching sinister attack on probe, claims FG

FINE GAEL last night accused the Government of launching a “sinister” bid to intimidate the Mahon Tribunal as seven ministers attacked the inquiry.

Defence Minister Willie O’Dea was so aggressive in his defence of the Taoiseach, RTÉ shut-off his microphone on the News at One to allow other guests the chance to speak uninterrupted.

Opposition parties said Fianna Fáil was trying to “hijack” the workings of the tribunal through a co-ordinated media campaign against the corruption investigation.