Green chief denies probe claim

ENVIRONMENT Minister John Gormley has said he is very anxious the Comptroller and Auditor General be given the power to fully examine the Dublin Docklands Development Authority.

However, he denied accusations he had instigated a charade of an investigation by asking the over-burdened C&AG’s office to probe the issues without extra support.

Mr Gormley said he had no difficulty with the C&AG’s office getting more powers, but this was a matter for Finance Minister Brian Lenihan.