Haughey not ‘seriously ill’

REPORTS of Charles J Haughey’s deteriorating health have been exaggerated, according to friends of the former Taoiseach.

Mr Haughey is receiving ongoing treatment for prostate cancer at two Dublin hospitals, a long-standing friend told the Irish Examiner last night, but it continues to be of routine rather than of a very serious nature.

“He is less well than he was six months ago but he is still in good form,” said the friend, who did not wish to be named.