Sean Quinn's family are likely to try to pursue the Central Bank and the Department of Finance - after they yesterday secured permission to sue Sean Fitzpatrick for damages.

The Quinn family says that between 2007 and 2008, the former Anglo Irish Bank Chairman conspired with others to enter into unlawful contracts.

Because Sean Fitzpatrick is bankrupt - the Quinns needed High Court permission to sue him - and any damages awarded will come from an insurance company.

Deputy Business Editor at the Sunday Independent, Tom Lyons, says the Quinns will also be targeting the government and Central Bank: