Perry reaches deal with bank over €2.47m debts

Embattled junior minister John Perry has reached an agreement with bankers over his €2.47m debts.

The Fine Gael minister responsible for small firms had until yesterday to sort out his situation with Danske Bank.

After the debts were made public in the Commercial Court early in the summer, opposition parties warned the matter raised serious questions over Mr Perry’s suitability for ministerial office.