The Uber Files shine spotlight on Irish lobbying regulationState’s official register points to intensive lobbying by US cab-hailing giant between 2014 and 2017 but does not show full extent of government contacts disclosed in private filesTue Jul 12 2022 - 05:00
Full Uber contacts with government not disclosed in lobbying returnsUS firm’s former lobbyist John Moran, former Department of Finance secretary general, says he fully disclosed Uber role but will correct returns if requiredMon Jul 11 2022 - 23:59
Irish lobbyist Mark MacGann emerges as whistleblower behind leaked Uber filesLongford-born Mark MacGann says he is speaking out as firm knowingly flouted laws in some countriesMon Jul 11 2022 - 17:01
Fine Gael used Uber text in 2016 election manifesto, US firm claimed in leaked filesFiles reveal American cab-hailing company’s intensive efforts to sway FG ministers and top officials to back rule changes in face of opposition from State’s taxi regulatorMon Jul 11 2022 - 07:09
The Uber Files: How the US multinational tried to squeeze the Irish governmentLeaked company records show a prolonged lobbying campaign by the California-based cab-hailing company aimed at loosening rules that blocked its business model in IrelandMon Jul 11 2022 - 05:00
Brandon Lewis threatens to cut MLA pay if Stormont is not quickly restoredNorthern Ireland Secretary expects ‘big majority’ for protocol BillSun Jun 26 2022 - 20:45
Inquiry into Hyde’s alleged undeclared conflicts of interest prolonged by five weeksAn Bord Pleanála deputy chairman Paul Hyde has denied any improprietyWed Jun 22 2022 - 21:10
TikTok: The world’s fastest-growing social media group deepens its Irish connections In Ireland, children are supposed to be 13 before they start using TikTok but many find ways of evading such strictures without any parental supervisionSat Jun 18 2022 - 06:00
Upright men - Arthur Beesley on Joyce’s piano playersIn the Sirens episode in Ulysses, piano and song carry along the afternoon mood in the Ormond Hotel barTue Jun 14 2022 - 05:00
Fund of €1.5m announced to buy State artworksMoney will be given to the Irish Museum of Modern Art and the Crawford Art GalleryMon Jun 13 2022 - 02:00
An Bord Pleanála ‘compromised’, claim planners Fast-track planning laws criticisedWed Jun 08 2022 - 05:00
Catholic Church’s billion-euro land sale is just getting startedCatholic religious organisations and dioceses have sold more than €1 billion worth of land since 1999Sat Jun 04 2022 - 08:00
Planning regulator signals review over ‘wider concerns’ at An Bord PleanálaMove seen as a sign of deepening anxiety in political and official circlesSat Jun 04 2022 - 00:00
Bord Pleanála may reopen up to 20 rulings taken by HydeInternal review widening into allegations of impropriety in deputy chairman’s personal declarations to planning appeals bodyFri Jun 03 2022 - 05:00
Meta faces large fine for breaching children’s privacy on Instagram serviceMeta Platforms is facing a potentially large fine from DPC for breaches of children’s data rightsMon May 30 2022 - 01:30
A nightmarish pandemic: Arthur Beesley on Noël Browne and the battle against TBTB killed more than 114,000 people in the State between 1921 and 1950Sun May 29 2022 - 20:01
Bord Pleanála internal review to finish within a monthReview is looking at the cases handled by the agency's deputy chairman, Paul HydeSat May 28 2022 - 11:19
Ceann Comhairle fears council’s plan will force people out of rural KildareSeán Ó Fearghail says new development plan will result in ‘excessive’ housing density in large towns and villagesSat May 28 2022 - 05:00
Builders warn housing limits may halt construction in KildareNama says reduced housing target in 2023-2029 development plan would lead to de-zoning of residential sitesFri May 27 2022 - 12:30
Irish Kennel Club distances itself from claim of development agreementCompany made submission to council suggesting it was acting ‘on behalf of’ clubWed May 25 2022 - 01:00
EirGrid halts talks with potential data centres over electricity curbsState-owned grid manager stops enticing access-seekers amid power supply fearsTue May 24 2022 - 02:00
Nama clashes with Fingal council over lands with space for up to 7,000 new homes‘Bad bank’ urges local authority to abandon moves to delay developing Dunsink landsSat May 21 2022 - 02:02
Draft report on Siteserv details discussion within Arthur CoxLaw firm’s dual role with deal’s parties came despite ‘instinctive’ reservationsWed May 18 2022 - 04:27
Arthur Cox’s dual role in Siteserv prompted internal concern – reportSolicitor firm acted on both sides of Siteserv deal despite ‘instinctive’ reservationsWed May 18 2022 - 04:25
Christian Brothers and builder seek planning changes for Swords landsOrder and Michael Bailey want to progress housing developments on adjoining landsTue May 17 2022 - 04:00
IBRC spurned O’Brien effort to help Siteserv co-founder over personal debtDraft report finds businessman did not act inappropriately in respect of €1.7m debtMon May 16 2022 - 06:00
Judge rejects claims O’Brien got ‘favourable interest rate’ from IBRCDraft final report on Siteserv affair says IBRC executives worked ‘honestly and diligently’Mon May 16 2022 - 01:00
Siteserv figures had undeclared engagements with O’Brien, draft report showsDenis O’Brien’s offer won out despite the prospect of a higher price from a rival bidderSat May 14 2022 - 01:01
Siteserv chief ‘concealed financial interest’ in Denis O’Brien bid, judge findsKey witnesses given two months to respond to commission of inquiry’s conclusionsSat May 14 2022 - 00:00
Sale of Siteserv to Denis O’Brien based on ‘misleading information’, judge saysHigh Court judge criticises ‘below the surface’ process and large bonus payoutsFri May 13 2022 - 00:15
Inquiry into Bord Pleanála deputy to consider report’s impact on ‘any criminal prosecution’Minister for Housing published terms of reference for barrister investigating the work of Paul HydeThu May 12 2022 - 13:02
Paul Hyde’s claims carry sense of ‘elastic being stretched’An Bord Pleanála deputy chairman held key role at time of housing demand and shortageWed May 11 2022 - 02:00
An Bord Pleanála official steps aside amid claims of improprietyPaul Hyde temporarily vacates role as unease grows around undeclared conflict of interestMon May 09 2022 - 21:44
Bord Pleanála official informs board of undeclared conflict of interestPaul Hyde disclosure follows claims of impropriety over house co-owned by brotherSat May 07 2022 - 00:05
Bord Pleanála deputy chair faces moment of truth as defence to allegations to be testedPaul Hyde at centre of storm with potentially big implications for quasi-judicial bodyFri May 06 2022 - 17:39
Bord Pleanála auditing planning decisions made by deputy chairmanAudit of hundreds of decisions follows allegations of impropriety in declarationsSat Apr 30 2022 - 05:00
Martin not told of potential bid for America’s Cup for three monthsOfficials expressed anxiety at ‘significant costs’ of proposal championed by CoveneySat Apr 30 2022 - 04:55
Religious order exits healthcare as part of deal paving way for NMH to proceedReligious Sisters of Charity transfers ownership of Elm Park land to trustThu Apr 28 2022 - 16:27
The long shadow of war – Arthur Beesley on Belarusian writer Svetlana AlexievichAn Irishman’s DiaryMon Apr 25 2022 - 19:32
Moriarty tribunal reimburses Aidan Phelan for €179k legal costsBusinessman named one of seven people who engaged in ‘active concealment’Wed Apr 20 2022 - 01:00
Big tech hits back against State for moves to make directors liable for harmBill would allow criminal sanctions for breaches of new social media safety rulesTue Apr 19 2022 - 01:00
A new vision for Galway: ‘It will choke unless it changes’A radical plan by architects, engineers and designers future proofs Galway as a liveable city by 2070Sat Apr 16 2022 - 06:00
Ministers downgrade growth forecasts, citing ‘severe’ economic shockGovernment sets aside extra €3bn to cover cost of sheltering refugees from UkraineWed Apr 13 2022 - 18:11
Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown council faces Government intervention over move to block homesPlanning regulators say it is an ‘unnecessary restriction on sustainable development’Tue Apr 12 2022 - 01:00
Glencore may take over Aughinish Alumina from Russian parentEuropean sanctions spur talks on separating Aughinish from RusalSat Apr 09 2022 - 05:49
Judge considers ‘additional evidence’ ahead of Siteserv inquiry reportMr Justice Brian Cregan investigating sale of building services group to Denis O’BrienFri Apr 08 2022 - 06:21
‘Serious concern’ public road projects will fail due to soaring costs, body toldReport for Transport Infrastructure Ireland finds ‘significant financial pressures’ on contractorsFri Apr 08 2022 - 06:00
Aughinish Alumina unlikely to be hit by EU’s new Russia sanctions, says CoalitionPressure on Limerick-based firm mounts as punitive measures loom against key shareholderThu Apr 07 2022 - 06:00
Huge question mark looms over Ireland’s energy securityRussia’s war will blunt climate efforts as priority will be to ensure adequate suppliesFri Apr 01 2022 - 01:13
Coalition considers contingency plans for energy rationingConcern energy situation could spiral beyond control if war in Ukraine not settledFri Apr 01 2022 - 01:02
