The prosecution is expected to outline its case against 3 former Anglo Irish Bank executives, at the opening of their trial today.
Sean FitzPatrick, Willie McAteer and Pat Whelan are accused of participating in a scheme to provide unlawful financial assistance to 16 individuals to buy shares in the bank in July 2008.
They deny all charges against them.
More than 100 witnesses are to be called by the prosecution - some are well known like former billionaire Sean Quinn.
The trial could last for four months.
