Lynch faces fight to prove he is no Government stooge

Banking probe chief Ciarán Lynch emerged victorious in a bitter Dáil turf war to run the high profile inquiry, but now faces a fresh fight to prove he is no Government stooge.

Despite a reputation as an adept and skilful chairman of the Dáil’s Finance Committee, the Cork TD will be under intense scrutiny from Fianna Fáil figures determined to brand him biased.

Outspoken Fianna Fáil chairman of the Dáil’s Public Account Committee (PAC) John McGuinness launched a very public campaign to head up the banking probe, but Mr Lynch was always favoured by the Government.