Finance Minister called AIB chairman to discuss bank's inclusion in Paradise Papers

Update: Finance Minister Paschal Donohoe has revealed he spoke to AIB chairman Richard Pym on Monday morning to discuss the bank's inclusion in the so-called Paradise Papers,

Update 9.39pm: Finance Minister Paschal Donohoe has revealed he spoke to AIB chairman Richard Pym on Monday morning to discuss the bank's inclusion in the so-called Paradise Papers, writes Daniel McConnell.

Speaking at the Finance Committee today, Mr Donohoe said on reading the revelations in the newspapers he “lifted the phone” to both the Revenue Commissioner and to Mr Pym to voice his concerns.