Denis O'Brien: I did not run SiteServ sale; was 'merely the buyer'

SiteServ owner Denis O'Brien has said he was not in control of the sale process when he was buying the construction company from IBRC, at a loss to the taxpayer of €100m.

Mr O'Brien said he was "merely the buyer" and was not aware of what was happening between the Department of Finance and IBRC at the time.