Synergy Credit Union

Loans of up to €1m available for up to 5½ years

Judge notes nobody, including Moira Coughlan, seemed to know where money went

Accused stole the money from 29 accounts of relatives and deceased members of Synergy Credit Union in North Cork over a seven-year period, court hears

Court told Moira Coughlan intends to plead guilty to the 592 separate charges against her

Gurranebraher inquiry follows internal investigation which led to staff member’s dismissal

Sector says beefed-up regulations mean more malpractice is being exposed