Quinn: My family 'the best thing that ever happened to Anglo'
Sean Quinn said today that he believes his family were the "best thing" that "ever happened" to the former Anglo Irish Bank.
In an extensive interview with Shannonside Northern Sound, the now-bankrupt former billionaire defended the decision to attempt to hide assets from the bank, now known as the IBRC.
His son, Sean Jnr, has been jailed for three months for contempt of court over the issue while a bench warrant has been issued for the arrest of his nephew Peter Darragh Quinn after he failed to attend court.
Sean Quinn Snr told 'The Joe Finnegan Show' that his family has taken the pressure off the former Anglo Irish Bank.
"I think that we've been made scapegoats all along and Anglo has used this situation," he said.
"Whereas I believe, that Anglo - this is the best thing ever happened them (sic), because for the past two or three years, prior to the Quinn situation coming up, they were the most hated company in the history of the State.
"Now all of a sudden … they are being seen as the good boys by claiming taxpayers' money back from the Quinn."
