Ruth Coppinger (Dublin West, Socialist Party) | Oireachtas source

Lawyers, Arthur Cox, represented both O'Brien and IBRC. Why was there no independent legal representation for the Irish taxpayer? The sale was processed by people with many connections to Siteserv in Davy and KPMG. The big question is why other bidders, making much larger offers, were not even considered. The only tender that included payments to directors was the Millington tender. If that is the case, why is it not in the interests of shareholders to take the bid? If it is true, this is obviously the company that was being positioned to get the water metering contract, which is a licence to print money if the Government can force through water charges. What other sweetheart deals took place, are happening or happened recently at Anglo from the Fine Gael backers? We have already heard about Topaz, the Beacon Hospital, etc. I am getting to the heart of the Government. The Tánaiste used to rant and rave when she was on this side of the House.

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