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Fingleton's Legacy in Ireland's Banking Crash | Cork News
Michael Fingleton, the controversial ex-leader of Irish Nationwide, died at 88 — a man whose bold lending fueled Ireland’s 2008 banking collapse, costing taxpayers over €5 billion. Known for his lavish bonus and cozy ties to politicians and developers, he ran his institution like a personal empire, shielding himself from accountability even as lawsuits loomed. After a stroke sidelined him from defending himself, his assets dwindled to just €25,000. Though the legal battle remains unresolved, Fingleton walked away without a public reckoning — his legacy forever tied to Ireland’s financial…
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