Publication of the Report of the Tribunal of Inquiry into Payments to Politicians and Related Matters (Part 1), 19 December, 2006.

The Taoiseach welcomed the publication today of Part 1 of the Report of the Tribunal of Inquiry into Payments to Politicians and Related Matters. He expressed his appreciation of the work of the Hon. Mr Justice Michael Moriarity, the Sole Member of the Tribunal, and the Tribunal team for their work in bringing forward this comprehensive report.

While there have been significant measures of reform and safeguards introduced as the Tribunal work was in progress, the Taoiseach indicated that the Government would consider the Report very carefully over the coming weeks to identify any further initiatives which might be required.

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19 December, 2006