Michael Lynn said he intended to stay in Ireland after reports about his business affairs

The court heard that on one property linked to Mr Lynn, Bank of Scotland Ireland was left at a loss of the mortgage value of around €224,000

Michael Lynn (pictured) “asserted he fully intended to address the claims made against him,” Mr Brennan told the court. Photo: Collins Courts

Michael Lynn told a bank manager that he intended to stay in the country in the wake of newspaper reports regarding his business affairs, his multi-million euro theft trial has heard.

Former solicitor Michael Lynn (53) is on trial at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court accused of the theft of around €27 million from seven financial institutions.