Haughey was opposed to building Taoiseach's residence

The Moriarty Tribunal has heard that Charles Haughey was opposed to the construction of a special residence for the Taoiseach in the Phoenix Park.

The investigation has been told that the construction of such a building in 1979 would have been unpopular with the public due to the poor state of the Irish economy at the time.

The tribunal has continued to hear transcribed evidence from Charles Haughey that was recorded last February.

Justice Moriarty heard today that Mr Haughey was opposed to the building of a special residence for the Taoiseach in 1979.

Mr Haughey said his home in Abbeyvale in north Dublin was ideal.

It was staffed with people from the Taoiseach's office and he could provide hospitality on the party leader's account.

Mr Haughey added that Abbeyvale was ideal for delegations from the North and the diplomatic service as it offered privacy from the media.