Clarification: John O'Dwyer

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Tuesday February 09 2010

In a report of court civil proceedings published on January 27 headlined ‘Vet worked 90-hour week at FG official’s farm’, reference was made to Mr John O’Dwyer, chairman of Fine Gael in Kerry South.

It has been brought to our attention that the defendants in the case were Mr Hugh O’Dwyer and O’Dwyer Milling limited and not Mr John O’Dwyer who was a witness in the case.

We are happy to clarify this matter.

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