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Jury told to leave "any hard views" about Anglo Irish Bank behind them

Summary

In a trial of three former Anglo Irish Bank staff, the jury has begun deliberations after a judge reminded them that the bank itself is not on trial and that they must set aside any pre‑existing views about Anglo. The accused—Bernard Daly, Tiarnan O'Mahoney and Aoife Maguire—have pleaded not guilty to seven alleged offences committed in 2003 and 2004. The charges allege that they conspired to conceal or alter accounts linked to former chairman Sean FitzPatrick, thereby evading potential Deposit Interest Retention Tax. The judge explained that the offence is the agreement to break the law, regardless of whether the accounts were ultimately liable. He noted that the evidence is largely circumstantial, involving alleged emails, instructions to delete accounts and changes made through anonymous logins. The jury will resume tomorrow and is expected to finish by lunch.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Jury told to leave "any hard views" about Anglo Irish Bank behind them. Charges or matters: seven alleged offences committed in 2003 and 2004. Procedural stage: trial

When:

• 2003 and 2004 Other
• 2015-07-28 Publication

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