Judge walks out of Tribunal hearing

The Chairman of the Planning Tribunal, Justice Alan Mahon, walked out of the Tribunal today.

The judge chairing the tribunal into alleged planning irregularities walked out of the hearing today after clashing with Liam Lawlor.

Judge Alan Mahon left the proceedings when ex-politician Liam Lawlor – who has twice been jailed for contempt of court during the tribunal’s lifetime - insisted on raising a €25,000 tax settlement made by the judge 11 years ago.