Several directors of Anglo Irish Bank have increased their shareholdings in the company following the purchase of shares by a nominee account on their behalf. Anglo Irish Bank (Nominees) Ltd Account 359 acquired 5,668 shares in the bank, or 0.002 per cent of the issued stock, at a price of €2.24 (£1.76) on December 9th. The acquisition has increased chief executive Mr Sean Fitzpatrick's stake in the bank to 1.084 per cent.