Mansergh’s driver linked to funding probe

GARDAÍ are investigating a Tipperary community development project involving Minister Martin Mansergh’s state driver which was found to have paid out €60,000 to false invoices.

A file by funding body Pobal on Tipperary Hostel Ltd has been forwarded to the garda – the organisation has received nearly €4 million in state funds over the 10 years it has been renovating a Famine-era workhouse in Tipperary town.

The renovation work, which was aimed at creating a centre for tourist accommodation, is still unfinished and funding to the scheme was suspended earlier this year.