Quinns get permission to sue FitzPatrick

The family of bankrupt businessman Seán Quinn have received the go ahead to sue former Anglo Irish Bank chairman Seán FitzPatrick for damages.

The Quinns required the High Court’s permission to bring their intended action against Mr FitzPatrick because he has been adjudicated a bankrupt.

Yesterday, Mr Justice Brian McGovern granted the Quinns permission after an undertaking was given that they would not seek to enforce any judgment they may secure against Mr Fitzpatrick’s estate.