Mr Kean, for both brothers, sought an adjournment to prepare a full sworn statement responding to the claims by Oxigen. When Mr Kean said Mr Byrne had agreed to independent auditors being appointed, Mr Hudson said Mr Byrne had agreed in principle to auditors but auditors were only allowed in on Monday to the premises. Mr Kean said the undertaking was sought as Mr Byrne was "walking into a room". Oxigen has lost confidence in Mr Byrne and had sought but got no explanations for cash discrepancies, he said. Mr Byrne continues to be paid his salary on a without prejudice basis, he added.

Source: Irish Independent October 15, 2019 13:30 UTC