EXCLUSIVE: state’s Siteserv probe is on the verge of collapse

Embarrassment for coalition as judge slams powers of the state's Commission of Investigation

The states Commission of Investigation is on the verge of collapse

The state’s Commission of Investigation into the activities of the former Anglo Irish Bank stands on the verge of collapse this weekend, following a damning interim report by the judge who is leading the probe.

The inquiry was set up to investigate the sale of assets and loans owned by Anglo Irish Bank to businessman Denis O’Brien and others, including the controversial sale of Siteserv.

However, Judge Brian Cregan told the government late ...