On Planet Banker, everyone is to blame – except the people who lent the money

WHEN you have chaired Ireland’s largest bank during a period of overheated property speculation only to watch as massive loan books crumble onto unwitting taxpayers, you must know who to blame – everybody.

On Planet Banker, everyone is to blame – except the people who lent the money
Tue, 21 Jul, 2009 - 01:00
Conor Ryan, Glenties

Well, everybody but yourself that is.

Welcome to the world according to Dermot Gleeson – senior counsel and outgoing chairman of AIB.

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