Full coverage: Goldman Sachs

Hugo MacNeill is hoping that his sporting and charitable exploits will aid his Seanad election bid. But he also knows his association with Goldman Sachs comes with its own baggage. He talks frankly to Sam Smyth.

Goldman Sachs, the titan of global finance, has spent more than €8bn buying distressed debt portfolios. Following a two-month investigation, we unlock the structures and the securitisation vehicles used to house its new Irish empire.