Quinn family to take ‘huge state compensation case’

The family of former billionaire Seán Quinn have said they plan to take a “huge compensation case” against the Government and the taxpayer will be left to foot the bill.

Colette Quinn told the Anglo-Celt newspaper the family were considering widening their legal battle against the former Anglo Irish Bank to include the Central Bank and the Department of Finance.

The family disputes around €2.3bn of the €2.88bn Irish Bank Resolution Corporation says it is owed by the family.