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Seán FitzPatrick WON’T have to answer questions about his time at Anglo

Bad news for the committee.

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The return of Bertie Ahern

Here’s everything you need to know about what’s happening in Irish politics right now…

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What’s Bertie been up to?

The former taoiseach is before the banking inquiry this week, but what’s he been doing since he left office?

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The bizarre story of how Gaddafi almost bought a big chunk of Bank of Ireland

Irish government officials went to Libya to talk about a potential deal – but Libya didn’t feel ‘comfortable’ with Ireland’s handling of the financial crisis.

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Bertie: If hindsight was foresight, I’d be a billionaire

The former taoiseach is giving evidence to the inquiry this afternoon.

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9 things we learned from Bertie at the banking inquiry

The former taoiseach spent several hours before the inquiry today. Here’s what we found out…

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Poll: Should Bertie be forgiven?

He’s been getting a lot of flak for his statement to the banking inquiry.

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13 great Bertieisms at the banking inquiry

Bertie Ahern may have upset the apple tart with some of his comments this week.

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Joan Burton to banking inquiry – “We would have let Anglo fail”

Labour’s current leader and former leader were in front of the banking inquiry this afternoon.

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What happens when there has to be an investigation into an inquiry?

An investigation into an inquiry.

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Taoiseach to Drumm: “Cooperate fully and completely”

The ex-Anglo boss wants to speak to the Banking Inquiry remotely. But the plan’s not going down too well.

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Is the banking inquiry on the verge of collapse?

Members are torn on whether former Anglo chief David Drumm should be allowed give evidence by video link.

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Tired performances all round as David Drumm controversy casts shadow over...

Mary Harney and John Gormley were the latest former politicians to brave the banking inquiry gauntlet this afternoon.

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David Drumm’s statement to the Banking Inquiry will NOT be published – yet

The DPP raised the concerns this morning.

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Cowen and I don’t meet much, people might think we’re up to no good – Fintan...

Drury – a longtime friend of the former FF Taoiseach and a non-exec director of Anglo – has been talking to the Banking Inquiry.

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The latest poll is out – and it’s bad news for Enda

The Taoiseach and his party have seen a significant dip in support.

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Developers received trips to Venice and the Ryder Cup from banks before...

Gerard Gannon and Peter Cosgrave have given details in written statements to the banking inquiry.

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Former Irish Nationwide CEO Michael Fingleton tells Banking Inquiry that he...

“I feel misrepresented deputy. 80% of what has been written about me is wrong. 10% might be disputed.”

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This week’s vital property news: The banking inquiry and a plush home in Dalkey

Everything you need to know in one quick guided tour.

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Ex-Anglo CFO: “I don’t think anyone foresaw the scale of crisis”

Matt Moran, CFO at the bank between 2004 and 2008, acknowledged that he was granted immunity from prosecution with regard to all affairs at Anglo.

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One simple thing could make the entire banking inquiry null and void

Over €5 million could go down the drain…

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How many of these TDs can hold their seats?

Banking inquiry members have faced a heavy workload this year, but has it damaged their chances of re-election?

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Johnny Ronan use of notorious Nazi work slogan ‘beyond comprehension’: Shatter

The Fine Gael TD said the phrase was “synonymous with Nazi inhumanity”.

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Johnny Ronan backtracks: Nama is ‘not comparable to Nazi horrors’

The property developer was heavily criticised after using a Nazi slogan in his submission to the banking inquiry.

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Doesn’t look like Bernard McNamara will be giving ANYONE his number

His responses to the banking inquiry could most generously be described as… unhelpful.

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Why some TDs will have their iPhones and iPads taken from them next week

Members of the banking inquiry will be barred from using any electronic devices when they view the draft report next week.

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Crisis averted? Here’s what was agreed at today’s ‘tense’ Banking Inquiry...

Members took the unusual step of meeting on a Saturday.

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The banking inquiry is in a real mess right now

The committee faces a crucial 24 hours in a bid to salvage its work.

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Rescued: The banking inquiry will now write a much shorter report

Sinn Féin’s Pearse Doherty said the committee was attempting a “rescue operation”.

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‘Clearly there is a heightened risk of something going wrong’

Here’s everything you need to know about what’s happening in Irish politics right now…

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The draft banking inquiry report is finally ready – but with no executive...

Two members of the committee have decided not to back it.

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After months of controversy, the banking inquiry signs off on final report

The inquiry members met today to discuss submissions from witnesses who gave evidence at hearings earlier in the year.

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It’s now very likely the election will finally be called early next week

The waiting will soon be over.

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‘We’ve spent hours in the basement of Leinster House trying to find out what...

The final report from the banking inquiry is to be released today.

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Poll: Was the banking inquiry worth €5 million?

The committee’s report will finally be published today.

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The 5 at 5: Wednesday

Five minutes, five stories, five o’clock…

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Didn’t pay attention to the banking inquiry? This is everything you need to know

The committee of inquiry has presented its findings and recommendations regarding Ireland’s banking crisis after 14 months.

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Was Ireland lied to?

Here’s everything you need to know about what’s happening in Irish politics right now…

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One of Irish politics’ most vociferous voices just bowed out in typical style

And it was a good one.

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Lawyers grew fat on fees as the banking inquiry wasted our time and money

Political inquires are expensive spectacles set up by politicians trying to appear macho, Aaron McKenna writes.

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