Harney denies ordering Ansbacher cover-up

TÁNAISTE Mary Harney yesterday denied she had ordered the closure of three investigations into companies involved in the Ansbacher scandal because she did not like what was being uncovered.

In an uncharacteristic outburst, Ms Harney denied any suggestion of impropriety after Labour leader Pat Rabbitte questioned the motivation behind the decision to close the probe.

She said: “You are suggesting that I closed down the inquiries because it was revealing some information that I did not like.