There is a breakdown in communication between the citizen and their elected representatives when, ironically, our representatives are arguably more contactable now than they have ever been before, writes Sarah O’Neill.
Seán FitzPatrick and two other former executives of Anglo Irish Bank appeared in court in Dublin today as they each face 16 charges of providing unlawful financial assistance four years ago.
There were more than a few interested spectators as the former chairman and chief executive of the now defunct Anglo Irish Bank appeared in a criminal court in Dublin.
A video of the former Anglo chief executive and chairman leaving the court this afternoon after being charged over alleged financial irregularities at the defunct bank.
Seán FitzPatrick has kept a low-profile in recent years but there are indications he could soon face charges in connection with alleged financial irregularities at Anglo Irish Bank. Here’s what’s been happening…
Enda Kenny and David Cameron’s joint statement on the next decade of British-Irish relations also reiterated the countries dedication to the EU and the Single Market.
Protesters have gathered outside the former Anglo Irish buildings in both cities today to protest against the payment of €1.25 billion to senior bondholders.
Former trader Nick Leeson concludes that revelations about how Anglo Irish Bank ‘partied’ at the end shows the measure of executives’ contempt – and the extent of David Drumm’s abuse of his post.
As we approach the third anniversary of those infamous meetings to prop up Anglo-Irish Bank, former trader Nick Leeson asks why the investigation is proving “spectacularly lethargic”.
Tanaiste Eamon Gilmore to hear appeal that the government ask US authorities for help in bringing former CEO of Anglo Irish Bank back to Ireland for questioning.
IT’S THAT TIME of year again when children across the country are making their First Holy Communion.
One question that always arises around this time is how much money is appropriate to give a child on their Communion day.
An Ulster Bank survey found that while many ceremonies were rescheduled or cancelled due to the Covid-19 pandemic, children received an average of €588 in 2020, down from €617 in 2019.
28% of parents surveyed said their child received less than €200, compared to 9% in 2019, while 6% of parents said children received more than €1,000, down from 13% a year earlier.
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So today we’re asking: How much would you give to a child making their First Communion?
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