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Bertie Ahern stood down as taoiseach in 2008

Ahern walks out of interview over tribunal questions

Former taoiseach Bertie Ahern has walked out of an interview with German broadcaster DW after being questioned on the findings of the Mahon Tribunal.

Politics • 21 Apr 18

Bertie Ahern resigned from Fianna Fáil in 2012

Martin does not see Ahern return to Fianna Fáil

Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin has said he does not see any prospect of Bertie Ahern returning to the party, saying nothing has changed since he resigned.

News • 01 Dec 16

Tom Gilmartin was a key witness in the Quarryvale module of the Mahon Tribunal

Funeral of Mahon witness Gilmartin in Donegal

The funeral has taken place in Co Donegal of Tom Gilmartin, a key witness in a major module of the Mahon Tribunal into planning corruption in Dublin.

News • 26 Nov 13

The tribunal was conducted by Judge Alan Mahon

Tribunal finds Dunlop made corrupt payments

Frank Dunlop made corrupt payments totalling £25,000 on behalf of businessman Jim Kennedy to councillors for the rezoning of land in Carrickmines, according to the final report from the Planning and Payments Tribunal.

News • 01 Aug 13

The Mahon Report was published in March 2012

PAC hears Mahon Tribunal has cost dept €103m

The Mahon Tribunal has cost the Department of the Environment, Community & Local Government €103m so far, with the overall cost standing at €196m.

News • 27 Jun 13

Howlin committed to political reform programme

Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform Brendan Howlin has told the Dáil he is committed to a programme of political reform.

News • 19 Jul 12

The Mahon Tribunal said Pádraig Flynn "wrongly and corruptly" sought donations

EC will not take action over Flynn's EU pension

The European Commission has said it will not take action against former Fianna Fáil TD and Commissioner Pádraig Flynn unless he is found guilty in a criminal court.

News • 05 Apr 12

George Redmond can proceed with an action for costs against the Mahon Tribunal

George Redmond can proceed with Mahon case

The High Court has ruled that the former assistant Dublin City and County manager, George Redmond can proceed with an action for costs against the Mahon Tribunal.

Ireland • 28 Mar 12

A motion to expel Pádraig Flynn from Fianna Fáil was to be discussed on Friday

Pádraig Flynn resigns from Fianna Fáil

FF has received a letter of resignation from former minister and EU Commissioner Pádraig Flynn.

News • 27 Mar 12

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