McDowell spoke at Byrne Christmas party, trial told
The trial also heard how Mr Byrne was introduced to former Irish Nationwide Building Society chief executive Michael Fingleton in Croke Park before the finalisation of a €4.5m loan.
Mr Byrne, aged 47, of Walkinstown Road, Crumlin is accused of theft and fraud offences totalling €51.8m. The charges allege he transferred his clients’ homes into his name and then used them as collateral for property loans.
