Banking culture chair sceptical of banks’ ability to change attitudes

Former High Court judge says he believes banks are genuine, but he wants ‘to see verification’

Mr Justice John Hedigan Pic: RollingNews.ie

The former High Court judge chairing the new body tasked with improving the culture within the Irish banking sector following the tracker mortgage scandal has said he remains sceptical about their ability to change their behaviour.

Speaking to The Sunday Business Post, Mr Justice John Hedigan said banks had to realise they had lost the trust of the public and needed radical changes in how they treat customers and staff.

“I have met ...