Nothing improper about Senate nomination, says McGennis

FORMER Fianna Fáil TD Marian McGennis yesterday rejected suggestion there was anything improper about her nomination to the Senate in February 1993 by former Taoiseach Albert Reynolds.

Before leaving the Mahon Tribunal she declared she hoped never to have to return. She said she understood Mr Reynolds made the appointment on the basis of her constituency work.

She pointed out the tribunal was inquiring into corrupt payments and wondered what this had to do with being questioned about her appointment to the Senate.