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29/06/2012
Sean Quinn Spared Jail
Businessman Sean Quinn has been spared jail after being found guilty of contempt on Tuesday after hiding €500 million property portfolio from the former Anglo Irish Bank.
At the High Court in Dublin, his son Sean and nephew Peter Darragh Quinn were found to be dishonest over attempts to move his assets and hide them from the rebranded zombie bank.
Justice Elizabeth Dunne said: "I find it disappointing, at even this late stage, there seems to be no acknowledgment of the wrongdoing that has been done by the respondents in relation to specific matters that have been done."
She continued: "I've no doubt the first function of the court is to consider coercion and then after there's a response to coercive orders there may be an issue in relation to punitive measures. It will depend on the degree of cooperation in relation to your clients."
(CD/GK)
At the High Court in Dublin, his son Sean and nephew Peter Darragh Quinn were found to be dishonest over attempts to move his assets and hide them from the rebranded zombie bank.
Justice Elizabeth Dunne said: "I find it disappointing, at even this late stage, there seems to be no acknowledgment of the wrongdoing that has been done by the respondents in relation to specific matters that have been done."
She continued: "I've no doubt the first function of the court is to consider coercion and then after there's a response to coercive orders there may be an issue in relation to punitive measures. It will depend on the degree of cooperation in relation to your clients."
(CD/GK)
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01 November 2012
Quinns Due Back In Court
Sean Quinn and his son are due back in a Dublin court later as the inquiry continues as to whether or not the former billionaires have complied with court orders. Sean Quinn was once the richest man in Ireland, but declared himself bankrupt last year.
Quinns Due Back In Court
Sean Quinn and his son are due back in a Dublin court later as the inquiry continues as to whether or not the former billionaires have complied with court orders. Sean Quinn was once the richest man in Ireland, but declared himself bankrupt last year.
01 October 2012
GAA Publicly Support Quinn Group
The Gaelic Athletic Association has risked causing upset over the approval of a county board move to publicly support Sean Quinn. Fans at Saturday's Fermanagh county final in Enniskillen were encouraged over the public address system to rally together and support the family of the bankrupt billionaire.
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The Gaelic Athletic Association has risked causing upset over the approval of a county board move to publicly support Sean Quinn. Fans at Saturday's Fermanagh county final in Enniskillen were encouraged over the public address system to rally together and support the family of the bankrupt billionaire.
02 November 2012
Sean Quinn Jailed For 9 Weeks
Sean Quinn has been sentenced to nine weeks in jail for contempt of court. The sentencing sees the culmination of a high-profile legal battle between the Quinns and bailed-out bank Anglo Irish over claims of asset-stripping by the former billionaire. Sentencing at Dublin High Court is expected to occur at 13:00.
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Sean Quinn has been sentenced to nine weeks in jail for contempt of court. The sentencing sees the culmination of a high-profile legal battle between the Quinns and bailed-out bank Anglo Irish over claims of asset-stripping by the former billionaire. Sentencing at Dublin High Court is expected to occur at 13:00.
17 October 2012
Sean Quinn's Son Loses Contempt Of Court Appeal
Sean Quinn Jnr has lost an appeal against his conviction and prison sentence for contempt of court. The son of Fermanagh businessman Sean Quinn was jailed in July following a decision that he had breached a court order ordering him not to interfere with Quinn International Property Group assets.
Sean Quinn's Son Loses Contempt Of Court Appeal
Sean Quinn Jnr has lost an appeal against his conviction and prison sentence for contempt of court. The son of Fermanagh businessman Sean Quinn was jailed in July following a decision that he had breached a court order ordering him not to interfere with Quinn International Property Group assets.
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