The Irish Times

Turning Datalex around: ‘It’s a privilege to have to clean up somebody else’s mess’

Sean Corkery jumped at the chance to lead the aviation software firm out of trouble

Fri Dec 17 2021 - 12:00

Steady as she goes for Ding as it eyes further success

Mobile top-up service provider has taken its time finding success – and that’s no bad thing

Thu Sept 02 2021 - 05:30

Ding founder eyes IPO after selling majority stake to Pollen Street in $300m deal

Mobile top-up service provider brings in investor for first time

Thu Sept 02 2021 - 05:00

Dublin-headquartered Alternus expects big jump in revenues

Green energy provider projects five-fold increase in run-rate revenues to over €22m

Fri Mar 12 2021 - 15:57

O’Brien may pull off $1.7bn Digicel debt write-off – but at what cost?

Company handed over at least $1.9bn of dividends to O’Brien between 2007 and 2015

Fri Apr 03 2020 - 16:31

The ‘quacking ducks’ Denis O’Brien stuffed with Digicel debt wait in the reeds

Crisis in one of Digicel’s biggest markets adds to pressure on the company from bond markets

Fri Nov 29 2019 - 05:10

Ding to offer Netflix payment services as it staffs up for major growth

Global mobile phone top-up platform preparing to add 100 new staff by 2021

Mon Nov 25 2019 - 05:01

Irish man brings Mobile World Congress back to earth

Event showcased foldable smartphones, the possibilities of super-fast 5G and more

Thu Feb 28 2019 - 05:00

Ding considers plan to raise €40m in growth equity

Mobile top-up provider’s first external fundraising could allow expansion into new areas

Thu Jul 19 2018 - 03:15

Denis O’Brien documentary: I considered taking legal advice before watching the thing

Review: O’Brien owns a big chunk of the media, and often seems to be suing the rest

Thu Jul 05 2018 - 09:30

Irish mobile firm Ding opens New Jersey office

Founder Mark Roden previously teamed up with Denis O’Brien to set up Esat Telecom

Wed May 02 2018 - 10:00

Irish make a song and dance at Mobile World Congress

5G, IoT and VR dominate, but return of Nokia 3310 wins hearts if not wallets

Thu Mar 02 2017 - 07:00

Denis O’Brien’s Caribbean connections revealed in Bahamas papers

Businessman’s associates are acting as directors of six companies in tax haven

Thu Sept 22 2016 - 09:07

Digicel secures $150m bank facility as IPO remains on ice

Denis O’Brien’s company formally withdraws New York Stock Exchange listing plan

Tue Aug 30 2016 - 01:00

Three Ireland ordered to remove Dublin phone mast

Telecom firm claims ruling will cause major service disruptions

Fri May 20 2016 - 07:36

O’Brien waives $20m dividend from Digicel Group

Billionaire promises company lenders not to take payments until business improves

Sat Apr 09 2016 - 01:00

Oneview Healthcare founder has clear vision of future

Eureka moment led to service that could improve clinical experience for patients

Fri Mar 18 2016 - 01:00

Digicel to set IPO price range this week

Denis O’Brien’s telecoms group plans to raise up to $2bn on New York exchange

Mon Sept 21 2015 - 01:00

Secret crisis developed over possible O’Brien, Lowry payments

Planned Digicel IPO not O’Brien’s first

Mon Jun 29 2015 - 07:08

Fintan O’Toole: Public interest, private initiative – what must change

‘There is a myth of the self-made man, the rugged individualist who succeeds in building an empire in spite of the nanny State’

Tue Jun 16 2015 - 05:00

Mark Roden, Ding.com

Ding.com enables people in emerging markets who are working abroad to instantly send top up to mobiles back in their home country.

Mon Jun 02 2014 - 01:00

Revenue seeks to have Denis O’Brien appeal over tax return struck out

In 2010, an inspector of taxes sought answers to questions about O’Brien’s returns for 1999-2000

Thu May 29 2014 - 22:34

Declan Ganley firms must be allowed litigate over Esat win, court told

Mr Justice Seán Ryan urged to refuse Denis O’Brien’s application for orders requiring the companies provide security for the costs of their action

Sat Nov 23 2013 - 01:01

Ezetop boss says things only getting started

Irish top-up company Ezetop is head of Deloitte’s Technology Fast 50 for the second year in a row

Thu Nov 14 2013 - 01:05

How Denis O’Brien became inextricably linked to the story of business and media

Esat licence controversy 1995-2011

Wed Oct 30 2013 - 01:00

Siteserv chief happy to answer the call from Denis O’Brien

From Esat to Siteserv, Sean Corkery has spent much of his recent career following in the footsteps of the telecoms billionaire

Fri Oct 18 2013 - 01:00

Denis O’Brien application to join Esat action to be heard next month

Persona is suing the State, alleging the licence was awarded as a result of deceit and dishonesty

Fri Oct 11 2013 - 01:32

O’Brien to seek to join as defendant in Persona case

Businessman to ask High Court to join him as a defendant in case taken against State by consortium challenging award of mobile phone licence to Esat

Mon Sept 02 2013 - 01:00

Moriarty tribunal cost €550,000 in first half of year

Professional fees and third-party legal fees make up bulk of costs from January-June 2013

Mon Aug 26 2013 - 01:00