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19/10/2012
Quinns Due Back In Court
Sean Quinn, his son Sean Jnr and nephew Peter Darragh are due back at the High Court in Dublin today.
The three men face a further hearing regarding the decision in July that they breached a court order by asset stripping.
The hearing follows a further blow to the Quinns after the news on Wednesday that Sean Quinn Jnr’s appeal against his jail sentence was rejected.
Quinn Jnr had appealed against a jail sentence imposed on him for contempt of court, after he put funds beyond the reach of bailed-out Anglo Irish Bank.
Miss Justice Elizabeth Dunne said the evidence given by the three men had been "evasive, incredible and untruthful".
The judge said she was convinced the three men would do anything to hold onto their properties, mainly in Russia, Ukraine and India, and their rental incomes.
Peter Darragh Quinn has avoided jail by not showing up for a court hearing and remaining in Northern Ireland.
Sean Quinn Jr, who is behind bars, may be released.
His father was once the richest man in Ireland, but is now now bankrupt. He could be imprisoned if he shows up to today’s court hearing.
Quinn was spared jail so that he could cooperate with Anglo Irish in recovering assets on behalf of the Irish taxpayer. But Irish Bank Resolution Corporation (IBRC), which now owns Anglo Irish, has given no indication that he has done so.
Sean Quinn Jr's appeal was rejected on Wednesday and he has been jailed indefinitely.
The sentence will be reviewed after three months.
IBRC may attempt to keep Sean Quinn Jr in prison and could try to see his father imprisoned aswell.
(IT)
The three men face a further hearing regarding the decision in July that they breached a court order by asset stripping.
The hearing follows a further blow to the Quinns after the news on Wednesday that Sean Quinn Jnr’s appeal against his jail sentence was rejected.
Quinn Jnr had appealed against a jail sentence imposed on him for contempt of court, after he put funds beyond the reach of bailed-out Anglo Irish Bank.
Miss Justice Elizabeth Dunne said the evidence given by the three men had been "evasive, incredible and untruthful".
The judge said she was convinced the three men would do anything to hold onto their properties, mainly in Russia, Ukraine and India, and their rental incomes.
Peter Darragh Quinn has avoided jail by not showing up for a court hearing and remaining in Northern Ireland.
Sean Quinn Jr, who is behind bars, may be released.
His father was once the richest man in Ireland, but is now now bankrupt. He could be imprisoned if he shows up to today’s court hearing.
Quinn was spared jail so that he could cooperate with Anglo Irish in recovering assets on behalf of the Irish taxpayer. But Irish Bank Resolution Corporation (IBRC), which now owns Anglo Irish, has given no indication that he has done so.
Sean Quinn Jr's appeal was rejected on Wednesday and he has been jailed indefinitely.
The sentence will be reviewed after three months.
IBRC may attempt to keep Sean Quinn Jr in prison and could try to see his father imprisoned aswell.
(IT)
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Sean Quinn and his son are due back in a Dublin court later as the inquiry continues as to whether or not the former billionaires have complied with court orders. Sean Quinn was once the richest man in Ireland, but declared himself bankrupt last year.
Quinns Due Back In Court
Sean Quinn and his son are due back in a Dublin court later as the inquiry continues as to whether or not the former billionaires have complied with court orders. Sean Quinn was once the richest man in Ireland, but declared himself bankrupt last year.
30 July 2012
Cavan Crowd Turns Out In Support Of Quinns
Bankrupt businessman Sean Quinn has addressed a supportive crowd in County Cavan, the BBC has reported. Hundreds of supporters attended the rally in Ballyconnell last night and speakers included well-known GAA personalities including Michey Harte and Joe Kernan.
Cavan Crowd Turns Out In Support Of Quinns
Bankrupt businessman Sean Quinn has addressed a supportive crowd in County Cavan, the BBC has reported. Hundreds of supporters attended the rally in Ballyconnell last night and speakers included well-known GAA personalities including Michey Harte and Joe Kernan.
23 February 2012
Quinn Family Win Preliminary Ruling Against IBRC
The High Court in Dublin has ruled that the family of Fermanagh-born businessman Sean Quinn can continue with their legal battle. Mr Quinn’s wife and five children are challenging the demands made by the Irish Bank Resolution Corporation (IBRC) to repay loans totalling €2.3 billion.
Quinn Family Win Preliminary Ruling Against IBRC
The High Court in Dublin has ruled that the family of Fermanagh-born businessman Sean Quinn can continue with their legal battle. Mr Quinn’s wife and five children are challenging the demands made by the Irish Bank Resolution Corporation (IBRC) to repay loans totalling €2.3 billion.
05 November 2012
Protesters Support Jailed Sean Quinn
A protest blockade in support of Sean Quinn is taking place in Derrylin in County Fermanagh. Campaigners have demanded the jailed billionaire be released. Tractors are thought to be blocking a road, while it has also been reported a lorry is parked across the entrance to the Quinn Glass factory.
Protesters Support Jailed Sean Quinn
A protest blockade in support of Sean Quinn is taking place in Derrylin in County Fermanagh. Campaigners have demanded the jailed billionaire be released. Tractors are thought to be blocking a road, while it has also been reported a lorry is parked across the entrance to the Quinn Glass factory.
02 November 2012
Sean Quinn Jailed For 9 Weeks
Sean Quinn has been sentenced to nine weeks in jail for contempt of court. The sentencing sees the culmination of a high-profile legal battle between the Quinns and bailed-out bank Anglo Irish over claims of asset-stripping by the former billionaire. Sentencing at Dublin High Court is expected to occur at 13:00.
Sean Quinn Jailed For 9 Weeks
Sean Quinn has been sentenced to nine weeks in jail for contempt of court. The sentencing sees the culmination of a high-profile legal battle between the Quinns and bailed-out bank Anglo Irish over claims of asset-stripping by the former billionaire. Sentencing at Dublin High Court is expected to occur at 13:00.
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