Why "T" for Tribunal is more toxic than "F" word in Ireland

The Leveson probe in the UK shows a determined chairman can make an enormous difference to an inquiry, writes Dan Buckley

IN IRELAND, the ‘T’ word is probably more toxic than the ‘F’ word.

It stands for tribunal, a form of official investigation that began in ancient Rome and reached its zenith here with the Mahon Tribunal set up to investigate payments to politicians relating to planning decisions.