O’Callaghan: Inquiry had devastating effect on family

CORK developer Owen O’Callaghan has claimed his long-running dealings with the Mahon Tribunal over the past decade has had a devastating effect on himself and his family.

The millionaire businessman yesterday rejected allegations made by another developer, Tom Gilmartin, that he paid bribes to TDs and councillors for their support of a number of his major developments.

In his final appearance after 39 days in the witness box, Mr O’Callaghan denied all claims that he made corrupt payments to leading politicians including former taoisigh, Bertie Ahern and Albert Reynolds, and former minister, Ray MacSharry.