Former ECB boss rules out bank probe appearance

The former head of the ECB has ruled out appearing before any Oireachtas banking inquiry and denied Ireland’s financial crisis was targeted unfairly by Europe.

Jean-Claude Trichet’s comments come as the Oireachtas finance committee — tipped to lead the probe — is set to hold private talks on a submission to take responsibility for the inquiry.

The Dáil last week passed an order effectively setting the ball in motion on a banking probe.