Lawlor accuses tribunal of 'sexing-up' evidence

Mr Liam Lawlor today accused the planning tribunal of "sexing up" its investigation into his affairs.

Mr Liam Lawlor today accused the planning tribunal of "sexing up" its investigation into his affairs.

The former Fianna Fáil TD accused the tribunal lawyers of relying on old, incomplete and inaccurate information to draw conclusions about his involvement in property deals.

Mr Lawlor also attacked the opening statement  by Mr Des O'Neill, SC for the tribunal, as "totally biased".

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