Key Points

Payments to Mr Haughey or Mr Lowry of as little as £500 may be investigated, depending on how the payment was made;

Payments to Mr Haughey or Mr Lowry of as little as £500 may be investigated, depending on how the payment was made;

The tribunal is obliged to inquire into the source of funds in the accounts of Mr Haughey's and Mr Lowry's family members;

The tribunal will give notice to persons concerning whom documents are being sought;

Public sittings of the tribunal will take place as soon as possible.

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