Archive for October 5th, 2006

Conflicting stories from Ahern and Harney likely to have serious consequences

Thursday, October 5th, 2006

Statement by Green Party Chairman John Gormley TD:

“The very apparent conflict that has emerged between the Taoiseach and former Tánaiste Mary Harney in relation to the latter’s prior knowledge of loans given to the Taoiseach, is the most serious crisis yet for the coalition partners. It is also a real test of the Progressive Democrats’ mettle. (more…)

McDowell and Harney now have questions to answer

Thursday, October 5th, 2006

Statement by Green Party Chairman, John Gormley TD:

“In light of this morning’s disclosures by the Taoiseach Bertie Ahern that the former Tánaiste and Minister for Health Mary Harney, had prior knowledge that the Taoiseach had serious questions to answer in relation to payments to him, it is important now that Minister Harney clarifies at the earliest opportunity what she knew and when she knew it. (more…)