Tánaiste and Taoiseach deny rift over Mahon Tribunal

The Tánaiste McDowell and the Taoiseach Bertie Ahern are this morning presenting a united front on the issue of the Mahon tribunal and deny that there was any disagreement between them.

The Tánaiste Michael McDowell and the Taoiseach Bertie Ahern are this morning presenting a united front on the issue of the Mahon tribunal and deny that there was any disagreement between them.

Mr McDowell has clarified comments he made yesterday when he raised questions over whether the planning tribunal should be wound down.