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'Gifts' for Aer Rianta chiefs wrong, says Ahern

The acceptance of €9,000 watches by former Aer Rianta chiefs was “inappropriate” the Taoiseach said tonight.

'Gifts' for Aer Rianta chiefs wrong, says Ahern

Tue, 05 Oct, 2004 - 20:18

The acceptance of €9,000 watches by former Aer Rianta chiefs was “inappropriate” the Taoiseach said tonight.

Bertie Ahern told the Dáil that he was not allowed to accept gifts of over €600 himself. He was responding to a question by Green Party TD Dan Boyle.

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