Mahon Tribunal: Businessman brought blank cheque to function attended by Albert Reynolds

BUSINESSMAN John McCarthy told the Mahon Tribunal yesterday he brought a blank cheque to a private dinner attended by former Taoiseach Albert Reynolds in Cork accountant Niall Welch’s Glanmire home on March 11, 1994.

Mahon Tribunal: Businessman brought blank cheque to function attended by Albert Reynolds

Mr McCarthy, from Fermoy, Co Cork, described how he and others gathered in their host’s courtyard, and after a discussion, he and other guests agreed each would give a IR£5,000 contribution. He filled in the amount and left his envelope on the table.

The tribunal has heard about 20 prominent Cork businessmen accepted an invitation to hear Mr Reynolds give a talk on the Cork and national economic situation. Also present was former agriculture minister Joe Walsh. Some IR£50,000 was raised for Fianna Fáil.

Already a subscriber? Sign in

You have reached your article limit.

Unlimited access. Half the price.

Annual €120 €60

Best value

Monthly €10€5 / month

More in this section

Lunchtime News

Newsletter

Keep up with stories of the day with our lunchtime news wrap and important breaking news alerts.

Cookie Policy Privacy Policy Brand Safety FAQ Help Contact Us Terms and Conditions

© Examiner Echo Group Limited