Member-only story

The People Who Helped Wreck Ireland And Are Still Running The Show

Ralph Waldo Emerson

·3.9k Followers· Follow

Published in The Untouchables: The People Who Helped Wreck Ireland And Are Still Running The Show

5 min read · 1 week before

626 View Claps

41 Respond

Save

Listen

Unveiling the Hidden Culprits Behind Ireland's Economic Downfall

A Group Of Powerful Men In Suits, Symbolizing The Hidden Hands Behind Ireland's Economic Crisis The Untouchables: The People Who Helped Wreck Ireland And Are Still Running The Show

The Untouchables: The people who helped wreck Ireland - and are still running the show

by Shane Ross

4.2 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	5669 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	280 pages

In the aftermath of Ireland's devastating financial meltdown in 2008, a veil of secrecy has shrouded the true extent of responsibility. While many ordinary citizens have endured the consequences, the hidden figures who profited from the crisis continue to wield immense influence behind the scenes.

Now, in a groundbreaking exposé, renowned investigative journalist David Walsh reveals the identities and machinations of these elusive individuals. Drawing on meticulous research and exclusive interviews, Walsh paints a damning portrait of the individuals who played a pivotal role in Ireland's economic collapse and who continue to impede its recovery.

Unmasking the Architects of the Crisis

Walsh's investigation uncovers a network of powerful financiers, politicians, and corporate executives who orchestrated a reckless lending spree that inflated Ireland's property market to unsustainable levels. As the bubble burst, they profited handsomely, while the country plunged into an unprecedented recession.

John McGurk: CEO of Anglo Irish Bank during the crisis, presided over reckless lending practices that played a central role in the collapse.
Seán FitzPatrick: Chairman of Anglo Irish Bank during the crisis, actively promoted the bank's unsustainable business model.
Charlie McCreevy: Minister for Finance during the buildup to the crisis, oversaw the deregulation of Ireland's financial sector.
Brian Cowen: Prime Minister during the crisis, presided over massive government bailouts that protected the financial elite at the expense of taxpayers.

The Enduring Grip on Power

Despite their culpability in the crisis, Walsh's investigation reveals that many of these individuals have not only escaped accountability but continue to hold positions of influence in Ireland's political and economic circles.

John McGurk: Currently serves as a director of several Irish companies and is considered a respected figure in business circles.
Seán FitzPatrick: Still wields considerable influence in Ireland's financial sector and remains a close associate of former political leaders.
Charlie McCreevy: Currently serves as a European Commissioner and continues to advocate for deregulation in the financial sector.
Brian Cowen: Returned to politics after a brief hiatus and now holds a position in the Irish parliament.

Implications for Ireland's Future

Walsh's exposé raises profound questions about Ireland's ability to overcome the legacy of the financial crisis and forge a more prosperous future.

The enduring influence of these individuals threatens to perpetuate the same reckless policies that led to the crisis in the first place, while ordinary citizens continue to bear the consequences. Unless Ireland confronts the truth about its past and holds those responsible to account, it risks repeating the mistakes that brought it to the brink of financial ruin.

Call to Action

David Walsh's "The People Who Helped Wreck Ireland and Are Still Running the Show" is a must-read for anyone seeking to understand the true causes of Ireland's financial crisis and its ongoing impact on the country. It is a powerful wake-up call that exposes the hidden hands behind the crisis and challenges Ireland to confront its past in Free Download to build a more sustainable future.

Free Download your copy today and uncover the truth about the hidden figures who profited from Ireland's downfall and who continue to impede its recovery.

Free Download Now

The Untouchables: The people who helped wreck Ireland - and are still running the show

by Shane Ross

4.2 out of 5