Oireachtas Joint and Select Committees

Tuesday, 10 March 2015

Committee of Inquiry into the Banking Crisis

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Photo of Kieran O'DonnellKieran O'Donnell (Limerick City, Fine Gael)
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Mr. Carswell stated specifically in his book that the two banks were led to believe from the discussions that night that Anglo Irish Bank would be nationalised the following weekend. It is a critical point in terms of the guarantee. Obviously, we are getting evidence from many people appearing before the committee. In Mr. Carswell's view, was the distinct impression given that it would be nationalised?