Judge knew in August of risks to IBRC probe

Obstacles to the IBRC inquiry continuing its work were discussed by the judge leading the investigation in August last — two months before Enda Kenny was informed of the problems.

Former IBRC chairman Alan Dukes warned the inquiry that “full access” to documents would be needed by him and Anglo Irish Bank’s former directors cooperating with the probe. However, commission chairman Judge Brian Cregan replied that special liquidators for the bust bank were refusing to waive their right to confidentiality and privilege, Mr Dukes last night told the Irish Examiner.

The revelations will raise further questions about what the Coalition knew, and when, about problems threatening to derail the IBRC probe as it scrambles this week to stop it collapsing.