Killally’s finances have landed him in hot water

He may have come to public prominence when he stood for election with Brian Cowen in 2002, but since then Ger Killally’s name has frequently hit the headlines for judgments made against him over various financial dealings.

The 42-year-old, who was attacked while driving with his father and young children in Offaly yesterday, has been the subject of numerous court orders, mainly over monies owed to various financial institutions.

During bankruptcy proceedings in 2010, Mr Killally was estimated to have debts of over €73m. Large sums of that were amassed through property deals linked to his auctioneering business.