In this in-depth interview, Michael Somers discusses: His visits to war zones while secretary general of the Department of DefenceWhy the lack of resources to the Defence Forces is a problemTensions with the Central bank over relationships with Jean-Claude TrichetWhy he believes Trichet is misunderstood in IrelandHis reservations about NamaHis relationship with Brian Lenihan, Albert Reynolds and Charlie HaugheyWhy he and Johnny Ronan gave the Treasury Building its nameHis battle to establish the NTMA The Irish economic collapse, the bank guarantee and the bailoutHis non-exec roles including Fexco, Goodbody and AIBHis current read on the Irish economy ***** There are…

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