Mahon Tribunal – Ahern must set record straight

NOT noted for giving straight answers to straight questions, Taoiseach Bertie Ahern today has an opportunity to put the record straight when he takes the stand at the Mahon Tribunal.

Mr Ahern is uniquely placed to clear the air on the controversy surrounding the identity of ministers who attended a meeting in Leinster House in 1989 with British-based developer Tom Gilmartin.

Following Senator Mary O’Rourke’s unequivocal and damning evidence to the tribunal it is beyond dispute that the meeting took place. The term ‘alleged’ can be safely dropped.