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Little did he know that in order to do business in the city, senior politicians and public officials would want a slice of the action … in large amounts of cash.     Gilmartin blew the whistle on corruption at the heart of government and the city’s planning system, and the fallout from his claims ultimately led to the resignation of the Taoiseach, Bertie Ahern, in 2008.     This is a compelling narrative of official wrong-doing and abuse of office. 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