Former Anglo compliance chief O' Neill hired despite having no experience

The former head of compliance with Anglo Irish Bank has been granted immunity from prosecution by the DPP, a court has heard.

The trial of former Anglo chairman Sean FitzPatrick and two other ex-directors William McAteer and Pat Whelan, has heard evidence from Fiachre O’Neill who was appointed group head of compliance at the bank in 2007.

At the start of his evidence, Mr O’Neill confirmed he made statements to the gardaí after being granted immunity from prosecution by the DPP.