Ahern to face further grilling

TAOISEACH Bertie Ahern is unlikely to face further questions into his personal finances at the Mahon Tribunal until February at the earliest.

In a follow-up to his previous five appearances at the tribunal in recent months, the Taoiseach is expected to be called to give evidence for another two to three days early in the New Year.

However, Government sources yesterday said it was unlikely the Taoiseach would appear before the tribunal in January.