Jury out in trial of bank executives

The jury in the trial of four former bankers accused of conspiracy to defraud in 2008 has begun its deliberations.

Four former executives from Anglo Irish Bank and Irish Life & Permanent (ILP) are alleged to have conspired to mislead investors about the true health of Anglo.

On day 75 of what is now the longest running trial in the State’s legal history, Judge Martin Nolan outlined the legal issues for the jury to consider in its deliberations.