David Drumm is reported to have dismissed his legal team.

It is reported he intends to represent himself.

The former Anglo Irish Bank CEO - who is due to be extradited to Ireland shortly - is appealing the decision to deny him bankruptcy in America.

If he is unsuccessful in his attempt he remains vulnerable to debts of up to €10m.

Mr Drumm has filed legal papers in which he is understood to outline his plans to represent himself in the proceedings.

He has also asked for an eight-week extension on a March deadline he faces from the US Court of Appeals.

The development is not expected to have any bearing on his return to Ireland.

Mr Drumm is currently being held at a maximum security prison in Massachusetts.