Martin attacks Ahern’s ethics in office

Micheál Martin launched a calculated attack on Bertie Ahern last night, cutting the former taoiseach loose ahead of the looming Mahon corruption probe judgment on him.

Martin attacks Ahern’s ethics in office

Though he did not refer to Ahern by name, he was clearly the target of Mr Martin’s denunciation of low standards in high office at the opening of Fianna Fáil’s first ard fheis for three years.

Mr Martin pledged “swift and comprehensive” action if Mr Ahern is found to have been involved in wrongdoing by the Mahon inquiry, which is expected to deliver its findings imminently. “When the final report of the Mahon Tribunal is published we will act without fear or favour against anyone who is shown to have abused their position in Fianna Fáil or in elected office. Action will be swift and comprehensive.

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