MAN QUESTIONED OVER ALLEGED EXTORTION FROM COUNTY COUNCILLOR

Date Published: 08-Apr-2009

A man has been questioned by Gardaí as part of an investigation into an alleged attempt to extort money from a county councillor.The man, in his 60s, was detained by Gardaí at the Four Courts in Dublin and was taken to Gort Garda Station last evening to be questioned in relation to alleged extortion from Councillor Michael Fahy.It's understood, Gardai began an investigation into alleged claims of extortion relating to Councillor Fahy's conviction for misappropriation of Council funds.The man was detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act, however Gort Gardai have confirmed that the man is not being questioned at the station this morning.