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Former senior banker says Michael Lynn's claims 'a lie'

Summary

In the Dublin Circuit Criminal Court, former Irish Nationwide senior officer Brian Fitzgibbon testified that he never met or spoke to Michael Lynn, contradicting Lynn's claim of a friendly relationship with former Irish Nationwide chief executive Michael Fingleton. Fitzgibbon, who managed home loans, stated that he had no knowledge of Lynn's alleged secret deals or any special arrangements with Fingleton. He described Irish Nationwide as an asset‑backed lender that required a legal charge on properties and that Fingleton could amend loan terms but never lend without an asset. Fitzgibbon also said he was uncomfortable with a €5.5 million loan for Lynn's Howth property and sent it to Fingleton for approval. Two other bankers, Micheál McHugh and Gerry O'Gorman, also denied meeting Lynn. The trial, which involves 21 counts of theft, will resume on Thursday. The unnamed accused pleaded not guilty.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Former senior banker says Michael Lynn's claims 'a lie'. Charges or matters: 21 counts of theft in Dublin between October 23, 2006 and April 20, 2007. Procedural stage: trial

When:

• October 23, 2006 Hearing Or Sentence
• April 20, 2007 Hearing Or Sentence
• 2022-05-24 Publication

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Topics

Stage Trial Theft

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