Anglo trial jury told - You're making legal history

The jury in the trial of three former Anglo Irish Bank executives over the alleged unlawful provision of loans for the purchase of shares has been told that it is making legal history.

Sean Fitzpatrick, 65, the former chairman and one-time chief executive of the now defunct bank, former finance director Willie McAteer, 63, and former chief financial officer Pat Whelan, 51, face a total of 16 charges each.