Tyrion had Janos Slynt sent to the Wall. So yes, absolutely within his practical power if he’d just done it first instead of asking for permission, because Robert wouldn’t care enough to do anything about it afterward.
Do you think you might be overestimating Ned’s practical power as Hand when it comes to the composition of the Small Council? Jon Arryen and Stannis both tried to get rid of Janos Slynt, but Littlefinger used his influence with Robert to block their efforts. “They all steal. The next one might be worse.”
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