He went on trial twice on charges of financial irregularities but was acquitted on both occasions.
The former chairman of Anglo Irish Bank, Sean Fitzpatrick, has died aged 73.
The banker passed away yesterday from cardiac arrest.
Stephanie Rohan reports.
His family say Mr FitzPatrick died of cardiac arrest https://t.co/i7Uu7Grj0g
— The Irish Times (@IrishTimes) November 9, 2021
Business Journalist Gavin Mc Loughlin says Sean Fitzpatick was one of the most significant figures in Irish economic history.
His role in Anglo Irish Bank ended in controversy:
Sean Fitzpatrick went on trial twice on charges of financial irregularities but was acquitted on both occasions.
He spoke outside court after his acquittal in 2017
Former chairman of Anglo Irish Bank Sean FitzPatrick dies aged 73 https://t.co/9OwAubHsr5
— Irish Examiner (@irishexaminer) November 9, 2021

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