16/01/2012
Former Billionaire Declared Bankrupt
Businessman Sean Quinn has been declared bankrupt in the High Court today.
Mr Quinn had his bankruptcy status in Northern Ireland annulled last Tuesday.
The former billionaire accepted the decision which was brought by the Irish Bank Resolution Corporation (IBRC) over debts of approximately €2bn.
He is no longer bankrupt in the UK.
Mr Quinn's business empire collapsed over the past two years after bank shares he purchased became worthless.
(CD/GK)
Mr Quinn had his bankruptcy status in Northern Ireland annulled last Tuesday.
The former billionaire accepted the decision which was brought by the Irish Bank Resolution Corporation (IBRC) over debts of approximately €2bn.
He is no longer bankrupt in the UK.
Mr Quinn's business empire collapsed over the past two years after bank shares he purchased became worthless.
(CD/GK)
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02 February 2012
Quinn's Family Face Court Challenge Against IBRC
A challenge by businessman Sean Quinn's family to a claim they are liable to repay loans of over €2 billion to the former Anglo Irish Bank begins in the High Court in Dublin today. Mr Quinn's wife, Patricia, and his five children are claiming they are not liable to repay the €2.
Quinn's Family Face Court Challenge Against IBRC
A challenge by businessman Sean Quinn's family to a claim they are liable to repay loans of over €2 billion to the former Anglo Irish Bank begins in the High Court in Dublin today. Mr Quinn's wife, Patricia, and his five children are claiming they are not liable to repay the €2.
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.
10 January 2012
Judge Favours Bank In Quinn Case
A judge has ruled that former billionaire Sean Quinn is not entitled to file for bankruptcy in Northern Ireland. Quinn declared himself bankrupt in November, following a legal challenge by the Anglo Irish bank which claimed he should be declared bankrupt in the Republic of Ireland.
Judge Favours Bank In Quinn Case
A judge has ruled that former billionaire Sean Quinn is not entitled to file for bankruptcy in Northern Ireland. Quinn declared himself bankrupt in November, following a legal challenge by the Anglo Irish bank which claimed he should be declared bankrupt in the Republic of Ireland.
31 August 2012
Quinn Family Withdraw Solicitors
The High Court has given permission for the lawyers of bankrupt businessman Seán Quinn to bring an application to stop representing the family. It is due to be heard on Monday.
Quinn Family Withdraw Solicitors
The High Court has given permission for the lawyers of bankrupt businessman Seán Quinn to bring an application to stop representing the family. It is due to be heard on Monday.
09 November 2012
Arson Attack On Quinn Windfarm
An arson attack has been carried out at Quinn Group premises in Derrylin, County Fermanagh. The incident occurred yesterday evening between 18:00 and 19:00 when an electrical substation at a windfarm was set on fire. No-one was injured but the substation is thought to have been severely damaged.
Arson Attack On Quinn Windfarm
An arson attack has been carried out at Quinn Group premises in Derrylin, County Fermanagh. The incident occurred yesterday evening between 18:00 and 19:00 when an electrical substation at a windfarm was set on fire. No-one was injured but the substation is thought to have been severely damaged.
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