"If capital is required to demonstrate that confidence, capital will be provided, but on strict terms and on terms that will ensure a full return to the tax payer and to the pension fund."

Finance Minister Brian Lenihan.

Bank bail-outs

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Ex-Anglo boss Fitzpatrick released
The former chairman of Anglo Irish Bank, Sean Fitzpatrick has been released without charge.
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Gardaí to charge or release Sean Fitzpatrick shortly
Gardaí have soon to release or charge the former Chairman of Anglo Irish Bank.

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