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# sean-quinn - Tuesday 1 May, 2012

From Business ETC Insurance

Quinn Healthcare announces name change

01/05/12 8,359 Views 32 Comments

The company is abandoning the name of Seán Quinn, its bankrupt former owner whose finances have been the subject of controversy.

# sean-quinn - Tuesday 13 March, 2012

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Gardaí investigate lorry fire outside Quinn plant in Cavan

13/03/12 1,425 Views 7 Comments

The incident is the latest in a series that have seemingly targeted properties formerly owned by the bankrupt Seán Quinn.

# sean-quinn - Tuesday 14 February, 2012

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Quinns may face jail over alleged contempt of court

14/02/12 2,572 Views No Comments

The former Anglo Irish Bank has filed a motion seeking to have Sean Quinn and members of his family found in contempt of court.

# sean-quinn - Wednesday 8 February, 2012

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MEP: McCreevy’s boom-time diary raises issues about lobbyists

08/02/12 3,410 Views 24 Comments

New documents show that McCreevy met with many major developers and bankers – including Sean Quinn and Bernard McNamara – during the Irish property bubble.

# sean-quinn - Monday 23 January, 2012

Opinion

Column: It’s the turn of banks to pay a financial transaction tax

23/01/12 2,477 Views 12 Comments

This week, former trader Nick Leeson says it’s time Enda Kenny stop playing softball with the banks and siding with UK politicians – and focus on getting restitution for his citizens.

# sean-quinn - Monday 16 January, 2012

From The Score Prestigious

For Sale: The Belfry goes on the market

16/01/12 449 Views No Comments

The spiritual home of the Ryder Cup is set to be sold, it was confirmed today.

Take 5

The 5 at 5: Monday

16/01/12 4,576 Views 1 Comment

5 minutes, 5 stories, 5 o’clock…

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The 9 at 9: Monday

16/01/12 6,352 Views 9 Comments

Nine things to know this morning…

# sean-quinn - Tuesday 10 January, 2012

Bankruptcy

High Court clears the way for Quinn bankruptcy in Republic

10/01/12 3,234 Views 64 Comments

The High Court will now hear a petition next Monday on having Sean Quinn declared bankrupt in the Republic of Ireland.

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The 5 at 5: Tuesday

10/01/12 5,338 Views No Comments

5 stories, 5 minutes, 5 o’clock…

Quinn

Seán Quinn bankruptcy annulled by Belfast High Court

10/01/12 4,670 Views 115 Comments

Once Ireland’s richest man, Quinn’s declaration of bankruptcy in the North has now been annulled. The bank formerly known as Anglo Irish is pursuing him for billions owed in loan repayments.

# sean-quinn - Monday 9 January, 2012

Sean Quinn

‘Vendetta’ against Seán Quinn, say former tycoon’s daughters

09/01/12 4,525 Views 88 Comments

Ciara and Aoife Quinn spoke out as part of a New York Times profile of the businessman, who has claimed bankruptcy.

# sean-quinn - Friday 23 December, 2011

From Business ETC Health Insurance

334 jobs safeguarded as Quinn Healthcare sold to Swiss group

23/12/11 1,516 Views 7 Comments

Reinsurance company Swiss Re has bought the health insurance company, and secured its operations with 334 jobs secured.

# sean-quinn - Thursday 22 December, 2011

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Police investigate damage to Quinn Group premises in Fermanagh

22/12/11 1,417 Views 10 Comments

It’s the latest in a series of incidents related to the Quinn Group, formerly owned by the now bankrupt entrepreneur Seán Quinn.

# sean-quinn - Tuesday 20 December, 2011

Sean Quinn

Seán Quinn: ‘I made big mistakes’

20/12/11 4,731 Views 94 Comments

The former developer said he had made wrong decisions along with “thousands of other people”, as he was pursued in court over alleged debts.

# sean-quinn - Friday 16 December, 2011

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Quinn’s wife ordered to repay €3m to Anglo

16/12/11 2,548 Views 40 Comments

Patricia Quinn said she did not possess any knowledge of business matters, despite being a director of over 90 companies.

9 At 9

The 9 at 9: Friday

16/12/11 3,488 Views 9 Comments

Every morning, TheJournal.ie brings you nine things you should know with your morning coffee.

# sean-quinn - Monday 28 November, 2011

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The Daily Fix: Monday

28/11/11 3,534 Views No Comments

Catch up on the day’s biggest stories, as well as the bits and pieces you may have missed….

From Business ETC Sean Quinn

Sean Quinn ordered to repay €1.6 billion

28/11/11 3,898 Views 73 Comments

Businessman Quinn has been ordered by the Commercial Court to repay €1.6 billion to the IBRC, formerly known as Anglo Irish Bank.

# sean-quinn - Thursday 24 November, 2011

Sean Quinn

Quinn: “What happened over the last two years shouldn’t have happened”

24/11/11 6,145 Views 59 Comments

In an interview with a Fermanagh newspaper Sean Quinn vowed to restore his family’s reputation – and said that he has received thousands of letters of support from well-wishers.

# sean-quinn - Wednesday 23 November, 2011

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The Daily Fix: Wednesday

23/11/11 3,038 Views 2 Comments

Catch up on the day’s biggest stories as well as the bits and pieces you may have missed.

Sean Quinn

Quinn ordered to repay €417m of Anglo debt

23/11/11 1,818 Views 14 Comments

The judgement is the largest before the courts in the history of the State.

# sean-quinn - Tuesday 22 November, 2011

Courts

Court to rule on whether Anglo can still sue bankrupt Quinn

22/11/11 987 Views 4 Comments

The Commercial Court will decide tomorrow on whether IBRC, formerly known as Anglo, can still seek a judgment against Sean Quinn.

# sean-quinn - Monday 14 November, 2011

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Daily Fix: Monday

14/11/11 1,420 Views 1 Comment

Every evening, TheJournal.ie brings you the day’s main news stories as well as the bits and pieces you may have missed.

Sean Quinn

Seán Quinn’s bankruptcy challenged by IBRC

14/11/11 339 Views 24 Comments

The IBRC – formerly Anglo – is to apply for his insolvency proceedings in Northern Ireland to be annulled, saying the courts do not have jurisdiction over Quinn.

# sean-quinn - Friday 11 November, 2011

Daily Fix

Daily Fix: Friday

11/11/11 935 Views No Comments

A round up of the day’s main news – plus any bits and pieces you may have missed.

Take 5

The 5 at 5: Friday

11/11/11 1,415 Views No Comments

5 minutes, 5 stories, 5 o’clock…

Bankrupt

Seán Quinn files for bankruptcy in Belfast High Court

11/11/11 1,760 Views 63 Comments

In a statement the man who was once the richest in Ireland has said the government has been intent on making him a “scapegoat”.

# sean-quinn - Wednesday 10 August, 2011

Quinn Group

Seán Quinn: Attacks on Quinn properties are not in my name

10/08/11 361 Views 1 Comment

The ousted chief of the Quinn Group denies claims by its new CEO that he wouldn’t condemn attacks on its properties.

# sean-quinn - Tuesday 19 July, 2011

From Business ETC Quinn

Anglo Irish case against Quinn could be delayed by five years

19/07/11 192 Views 3 Comments

Cork Circuit Court is hearing arguments in the case over the next few days.

# sean-quinn - Wednesday 6 July, 2011

From Business ETC Quinn Group

Anglo 1, Quinns 0: Swedish court bankrupts family company

06/07/11 326 Views 7 Comments

A court in Stockholm appoints a receiver to Quinn Investments Sweden – a move the family vows to appeal.

# sean-quinn - Friday 1 July, 2011

Quinn

Quinn daughter sacked over year-long maternity leave

01/07/11 1,283 Views 12 Comments

Ciara Quinn has said she is “shocked and horrified” by the dismissal, which came after more than a year of paid leave.

# sean-quinn - Tuesday 28 June, 2011

From Business ETC Anglo

Anglo wins injunction against Quinn in bid to recover billions

28/06/11 386 Views 6 Comments

The bank was yesterday granted a temporary order stopping the Quinn family from transferring assets internationally.

# sean-quinn - Thursday 16 June, 2011

From Business ETC Anglo

Quinn set to be defendant in High Court battle with Anglo

16/06/11 76 Views No Comments

His wife and children claimed they had been left “in dire circumstances” because they pledged company shares to support almost €3bn in loans owed to Anglo.

# sean-quinn - Friday 27 May, 2011

From Business ETC Quinn

Quinn Group reports operating loss of €888m for 2009

27/05/11 171 Views 3 Comments

Over €640m of that loss comes from losses at Quinn Insurance, which is currently under administration.

# sean-quinn - Wednesday 18 May, 2011

Daily Fix

The Daily Fix: Wednesday

18/05/11 1,530 Views No Comments

All the news of the day you might have missed…

Courts

Quinn’s wife and family seek ‘hundreds of millions’ in damages from Anglo

18/05/11 1,068 Views 9 Comments

Patricia Quinn and her children sue Anglo over events that had led to the family losing control of its business empire.

# sean-quinn - Friday 29 April, 2011

From Business ETC Quinn

Quinn family criticises administrators for insurance firm’s €706 million losses

29/04/11 392 Views 4 Comments

The Quinn family said the losses were inevitable as the administrators were putting aside far greater amounts to meet claims than was the industry norm.

# sean-quinn - Thursday 28 April, 2011

From Business ETC Quinn

Quinn insurance lost €706 million in 2009

28/04/11 437 Views 7 Comments

The news of the figures come as the company is expected to be sold off to an American insurance giant and Anglo Irish Bank. The losses will also mean it will need help from the Insurance Compensation Fund.

# sean-quinn - Wednesday 27 April, 2011

From Business ETC Sean Quinn

Sean Quinn accuses insurance administrators of causing “enormous damage” to company

27/04/11 695 Views 4 Comments

Quinn’s statement came after it emerged that the Quinn Insurance company’s €620m loss would be borne by consumers.

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