Nationwide (UK): entry into the Irish savings market!

In event of
a)Soverign default or
b) Ireland leaving euro

Could Irish government get hold of deposits in Nationwide uk or could a deposit with them be reduced significantly in value.
 
i suppose i want to know where the account is legally held. Also do they do sterling accounts for irish residents?
 
In event of
a)Soverign default or
b) Ireland leaving euro

Could Irish government get hold of deposits in Nationwide uk or could a deposit with them be reduced significantly in value.

Yes. Nationwide UK Ireland is subject to the law of Ireland.