Public grillings still await

HE MAY have weathered opposition questioning in the Dáil well but the grilling is far from over for Taoiseach Bertie Ahern, who still faces probes in three other forums when he leaves office on May 6.

The Mahon Tribunal, Revenue Commissioners and Standards in Public Office Commission are all investigating his financial affairs in inquiries that are likely to run well into next year at the earliest.

The direction of the latter two hinge on the findings of Judge Mahon who is expected to deliver his report at the end of this year although that will be a tough deadline to meet.