In the Shadows of the Bankers: Anglo and the ghosts at the feast
Last week’s instalment of the banking inquiry was as notable for who wasn’t there as who was
There was a telling exchange at the banking inquiry between Kieran O’Donnell and chair Ciarán Lynch. Referring to the former Anglo Irish Bank executive Peter Fitzgerald, O’Donnell mistakenly referred to him several times as “Mr FitzPatrick”, much to the consternation of Lynch.
Lynch: “Mr Fitzgerald. Different soldier, Deputy. You’re all right.”
O’Donnell: “Wishful thinking on my part, Chairman.”
Lynch: “Careful.”
O’Donnell: “A personal view, Chairman, not a committee view.”
Lynch (curtly): “Please move ...
