Why the long delay?

The trial of three former executives of Anglo Irish Bank has shown that the Irish jury system is able to put aside any lingering prejudices and determine each case upon its own merits, in accordance with the law.

Sean FitzPatrick has been vilified in recent years for his role in Ireland's banking calamity. Yet, a jury of 12 men and women saw beyond the outrage and found him not guilty of 10 charges ...