Ahern awaits Mahon verdict to get tax clearance

TAOISEACH Bertie Ahern yesterday admitted he would not be able to get a tax clearance certificate until the Mahon corruption probe delivers its verdict on him.

Mr Ahern brushed aside opposition calls for him to resign over accusations he had failed to comply with tax laws — insisting he would remain in office until 2012.

Mr Ahern said he would provide standards watchdogs with a certificate of application, which he said carried the same weight in tax law.