The former Taoiseach Charles Haughey is reported to be seriously ill in hospital this evening after his medical condition deteriorated in recent days.
Mr Haughey (80) has been fighting prostate cancer for a number of years. He was admitted to hospital earlier this week after he became weaker over the weekend.
He was diagnosed with cancer in 1995 and has been admitted to hospital a number of times since then.
Because of this condition the Moriarty Tribunal agreed in 2001 that Mr Haughey would no longer be required to give evidence.
Last week the Tribunal heard that Mr Haughey made a €5 million tax settlement with the Revenue Commissioners in 2003.
