A brother-in-law of Mr Liam Lawlor has told the tribunal his signature was forged on a cheque that ended up in the bank account of one of the TD's companies.
Mr Noel Gilsen said he had "no idea" how his name came to be on the backs of two cheques written by developer Mr Tom Gilmartin.
The tribunal heard that Mr Gilsen endorsed a cheque for £7,700 written by Mr Gilmartin to his wife Vera in September 1988.
Mr Gilsen also endorsed another of Mr Gilmartin's cheques which was debited to Mr Lawlor's company, Advanced Proteins.
However, Mr Gilsen said he had no knowledge about these cheques. Asked about the £3,500 payment, he described his signature as a forgery.
He has told the tribunal he had no business dealings with Mr Lawlor and never received anything from Mr Gilmartin. Mr Gilsen also gave evidence to the tribunal in 2000, when he said his name was forged on a leasing agreement and direct debit mandate used to purchase a Mercedes car used by Mr Lawlor.
In 1987, he obtained a £25,000 lease on the TD's behalf, because Mr Lawlor was "financially embarrassed" at the time.
Yesterday, Mr Lawlor opted not to ask any questions, saying he would deal with the matter when he gives his own evidence.
