The behaviour of the main political parties since the February 26 election — now almost eight weeks ago — has been nothing short of contemptuous towards the will of the Irish electorate.

The issue of the €1m bonus paid to Irish Nationwide chief executive Michael Fingleton's may be coming to a head, Anglo chairman Alan Duke has hinted.

FINANCE Minister Brian Lenihan has rejected the claim by the chairman of Anglo Irish Bank that the €35 billion EU/IMF bank bailout will not be enough to cover a wave of mortgage defaulters.

FORGET Malibu and Honolulu — the only place to be for a bit of surfing history this Sunday will be the Co Waterford town of Tramore.

Finance Minister Brian Lenihan has published the list of names from which the major banks will select individuals to join their respective boards.