Calls to revoke disgraced banker David Drumm’s US visa

DARA KELLY,

IrishCentral.com Staff Writer

Published Saturday, May 14, 2011, 8:05 AM

Updated Saturday, May 14, 2011, 8:05 AM

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Ireland's new Enterprise Minister Richard Bruton told the Irish parliament that he plans to raise the issue of David Drumm’s US visa with Deputy Prime Minister Eamon Gilmore.

According to a report in the Journal.ie, Bruton made the announcement in response to a call from opposition Minister Michael McGrath that the Government now urge US authorities to revoke the former Anglo Irish Bank CEO's visa. Drumm is currently living in America.

McGrath said: "Drumm is wanted for questioning as part of a major investigation by the Gardai (Irish Police) and the Director of Corporate Enforcement into Anglo Irish Bank. I understand Drumm has to date refused to co-operate with the investigation. This investigation is dealing with the most serious matters and it is unacceptable that Drumm is refusing to co-operate."

McGrath argues that US authorities revoke Drumm’s visa as he is living there on an E-2 visa. An E-2 visa is given to someone who is present in the US to develop and direct the operations of an enterprise in which the national has invested or is in the process of investing a substantial amount of capital.

McGrath added: "Ironically, since receiving the visa, Drumm has filed for bankruptcy in the US and Anglo has lodged papers with US courts challenging his eligibility to hold this E-2 visa.

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americano | May 17, 2011, 05:00 AM EDT

The facts are clear, firstly he fled to the US like a criminal, and no doubt his "ANGLO" banking activities consist of criminal activities, hence his fleeing to the US. In addition he transferred to his wife his Irish property and his cash holdings in order to prevent his debt payments. In view of the Irish state financial disaster chiefly caused by "ANGLO" one is more than surprised that the US authorities do not appear to agree to the cancellation of his US strange E2 visa, and arrange for his extradition back to Ireland, Thus the New Irish government should take the necessary action based on international law to get him back.

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irishcoffeekid | May 14, 2011, 11:39 AM EDT

its way past time that they sort this loser out. ITs a complete disgrace that he's allowed to act like Mr. Big in the USA when he's upto his neck in debt and crime back in Ireland - his visa should have been revoked the minute he lost his job. He's a loser and a liar and his wife is as guilty as him as she's hiding the millions. I hope he's extradited to ireland and locked up - these so called fat bankers are the greatest criminals in the history of Ireland - LOCK THEM UP - LOSERS!!!

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