Gormley reiterates Green stance on Bertie revelations

Minister for Environment John Gormley has reiterated the Green Party's determination to await the outcome of the Mahon Tribunal before passing judgement on Bertie Ahern.

Minister for Environment John Gormley has reiterated the Green Party's determination to await the outcome of the Mahon Tribunal before passing judgement on Bertie Ahern.

The Green Party leader was questioned on the matter in Galway today following the latest revelations to emerge from the tribunal last week about the Taoiseach's finances in the 1990s.

The opposition is demanding that Mr Ahern resign, saying the tribunal is detracting from the smooth operation of the Government.

However, Mr Gormley told reporters again today that the Greens would not be pre-empting the outcome of the tribunal.

He also said he believed Mr Ahern was competent enough to run the country.

Meanwhile, former Green Party leader Trevor Sargent angrily refused to answer questions on the matter in Dublin today.

Mr Sargent said the issue was one for the Fianna Fáil party only and his party was too busy implementing the Programme of Government to comment on the tribunal revelations.

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