Dunlop could face criminal prosecution for bribery

FORMER political lobbyist Frank Dunlop could soon be facing a criminal prosecution on charges of corruption as a result of a detailed investigation by the Criminal Assets Bureau.

A report in a Sunday newspaper yesterday claimed the former Government press secretary is likely to face a court appearance within the next few weeks on charges that he bribed politicians over two decades for their votes on land rezonings.

The 61-year-old PR consultant, who lives outside Dunshaughlin, Co Meath, has already admitted his central role in planning corruption during his numerous appearances in recent years before the planning tribunal in Dublin Castle.