Man of few words always made his point

SEEN as a reclusive and quiet-spoken banker, Willie McAteer was viewed as a man of few words during his time at Anglo Irish Bank.

Man of few words always made his point

Banking sources familiar with the 59-year-old Co Donegal man say he was known for taking swift and precise action.

His arrest by Gardaí over alleged financial irregularities at the bank comes after a lengthy career in accounting and banking.

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