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Bertie statement
Read more about: Bertiegate, Corruption, Fianna Fail, Tribunals
Just up on FF’s website. Two quick impressions: it mingles many different allegations of varying a priori plausibility and thus makes the overall picture more confusing. And he’s clearly trying to catch people on the hop, as the distinct impression had been left that he’d wait till after Westminster before saying anything.
One problem already apparent: apparently Bertie’s option to purchase the house was free, as no payment specifically for this option is mentioned. Options aren’t free. Ask any financial market specialist.
The other thing is that he was paying to refurbish a house in December that wall did not own untill march. if the need to be in a rented house was so urgent in December. why would he wait till march. Strange