Government accused of Siteserv files cover-up

The Government has been accused of a deliberate attempt to hide documents key to the Siteserv controversy.

Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin insisted he “did not buy” claims by Finance Minister Michael Noonan that crucial information was misfiled before being suddenly discovered.

“I think there was a deliberate attempt to prevent this from getting out — a lid was kept on it,” said Mr Martin. “You can’t just dismiss what the minister said about misfiling. I don’t buy that.