‘It’s not for the faint hearted’: Catherine Murphy on poor planning, emigration and political conflict
The Social Democrats co-founder, who has retired from the Dáil, says problems that got her into politics four decades ago remain to be resolved
Siteserv
Diarmaid Ferriter: Women of Honour group wants a tribunal, but what lies ahead could be interminable
Politically, it will be difficult to resist the wishes of the women campaigning for a tribunal into their treatment by the defence forces
Revenue carrying out ‘work’ on Siteserv fallout after judge called for tax investigation
Garda review of the 1,545-page report continues but no clarity on whether public bodies will take further action
John McManus: Is €25 million a year a high price to establish that Charles Haughey was on the take?
How much money is too much money to spend on shining a light in places that those with money and power would rather one was not shone?
The Irish Times view on the Siteserv report: public inquiries need to work better
The judge’s plea for an overhaul of how public investigations are conducted demands serious consideration
Social Democrats TD Catherine Murphy defends her actions in Siteserv affair
Deputy insists she used parliamentary privilege only ‘very sparingly’ after attack on her conduct by Denis O’Brien
Census 2022: Not sure what it says about a country when there are more Satanists than Hare Krishnas
Census 2022 shows an older, more diverse, less Catholic Ireland, paying more in rent and working more from home. This has political consequences
Anonymous sources posed ‘real difficulties’ for Siteserv inquiry, judge says in final report
Mr Justice Brian Cregan calls for permanent commission of investigation led by retired judge
Catherine Murphy was an unlikely nemesis for Denis O’Brien
The government sat like frightened mice as she took on one of the most powerful men in Ireland
Finance adviser says he was ‘wrongly smeared’ in Siteserv commission report
Judge-led inquiry into sale of firm to Denis O’Brien found process tainted by impropriety and not commercially sound
Siteserv inquiry witnesses face large bills as judge imposes cap on legal costs State will shoulder
Cap said to be well below appearance fees in complex commercial litigation before the courts
Siteserv report sent to gardaí by company law watchdog
The report found that IBRC was deceived during the company’s 2012 sale to telecoms tycoon Denis O’Brien
Justine McCarthy: The young emigrate yet the golden circle endures
Siteserv report is just the latest iteration of a them-and-us culture in which the ordinary taxpayer must forever stump up
Irish firms hit with legal threat from Revenue over tax arrears
Seen and Heard: Revenue warning, Siteserv leak and plan to help small businesses in budget
Siteserv’s co-founder created two scenarios in scheme to hide bonus from Revenue
Niall McFadden created ‘stories’ to ensure chief executive’s bonus was not declared for tax purposes, High Court hears
How Niall McFadden and Brian Harvey played pivotal roles in sale of Siteserv to Denis O’Brien
‘Undisclosed’ engagements led to co-founders Niall McFadden and Brian Harvey negotiating 15% shareholding in Denis O’Brien company that bought business without anyone in Siteserv or main creditor IBRC knowing
Commission of inquiry into IBRC set to be shut down after conclusion of Siteserv report
Attorney General to be asked to provide advice on whether Dáil and Seanad should be required to vote on motion close down commission
‘Untrue board minute’ gave Siteserv co-founder significant tax advantages - inquiry
Judge finds Denis O’Brien’s adviser signed document backdating contract which included ‘complete contrivance’
Behind the scenes of the Siteserv deal—and should bankers be paid more?
Inside Business podcast: Arthur Beesley on intense discussion at Arthur Cox as it came to act for both Siteserv parties
Siteserv figures had undeclared engagements with O’Brien, draft report shows
Denis O’Brien’s offer won out despite the prospect of a higher price from a rival bidder
Siteserv chief ‘concealed financial interest’ in Denis O’Brien bid, judge finds
Key witnesses given two months to respond to commission of inquiry’s conclusions
IBRC Commission runs up €2.5m in costs
Bill since July 2021 includes €1.5m in legal fees and €46,000 for PR
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
Denis O’Brien wins appeal over access to Red Flag documents
Court of Appeal rules that High Court erred in saying application was overly broad
Taoiseach quizzed at IBRC loan write-offs inquiry by Denis O’Brien legal team
Micheál Martin appeared before commission to discuss 2015 private meeting with then senior Department of Finance official
Noonan testifies at inquiry into loan write-offs at IBRC
Former minister for finance asked about department’s relationship with State bank
Taoiseach due to testify at IBRC loan write-offs inquiry
Martin to be questioned next month on meeting with Department of Finance official
IBRC loan write-offs investigation granted further extension to October
Inquiry approaches sixth anniversary as final report into Siteserv deal delayed again
UK supermarkets stockpiling food as Brexit deal faces make-or-break
Seen & Heard: plans for deepwater port in Meath and ESRI warn on unemployment
Multi-million Anglo write-offs may be impossible to investigate, commission says
Many borrowers have left Ireland since collapse of bank in financial crash
High Court refuses Denis O’Brien application for discovery of documents
Businessman granted access to certain documents for defamation case against Red Flag
Denis O’Brien forced to lift hood on Digicel in debt restructuring
Companies linked to businessman received almost $134m in 3½ years
Declan Ganley seeks to stop Denis O'Brien pursuing conspiracy claims against him
Claims include alleged attempt to access details of O’Brien’s banking affairs
Commission scrutinising IBRC expected to seek further delay
State body set up in June 2015 to examine transactions at former Anglo Irish Bank
Four former Actavo executives launch legal actions against company
Action follows launch of legal case by former chief of firm’s industrial solutions division
The 2020 news before it happens: trials, elections, festivals
Awards, elections, trials, boycotts, summits and festivals over the coming year
Creche cover fears as one of only two insurers walks away
Seen & heard: Maximum Media numbers; Investors caught short; Actavo quits US; and Biomarin mulls expansion
High Court hearings cancelled due to shortage of judges
Lawyers express concern as hundreds of cases potentially face lengthy delays
Catherine Murphy will not appear at Siteserv inquiry
Social Democrats TD fears being forced to reveal source of information about O’Brien
Siteserv inquiry ‘may be delayed’ by legal challenge from firm linked to Denis O’Brien
Judge leading investigation into controversial sale issues warning in latest report
Taoiseach and Opposition leaders meet to mull Siteserv inquiry
Cregan commission inquiring into sale of construction services group to Denis O’Brien
Siteserv inquiry seeks to compel Catherine Murphy to appear over deal claims
Politician to resist efforts to reveal source of details behind Dáil statements on O’Brien
Deadline for inquiry into write down of loans at former Anglo Irish Bank extended
Cregan inquiry expected to cost in excess of €30 million
What to expect as Ireland enters the final act of the economic crash
Agenda: State is still entangled in financial sector via Nama, IBRC and Quinn Insurance
Catherine Murphy yet to give evidence to Siteserv sale investigation
Four days were set aside in February for Social Democrats TD to appear before inquiry
Siteserv inquiry seeks court permission to use evidence given in private
Denis O’Brien-controlled Island Capital claims breach of law and rights on retention and use of documents
Children’s hospital: Call for Robert Watt to appear before committee
Secretary general previously refused to discuss controversial cost overrun on project
Catherine Murphy to give oral evidence regarding Siteserv sale
Allegations about the sale made by Murphy in Dáil led to establishment of commission
Nama inquiry seeks extension for final Project Eagle report
Commission looking at Nama’s sale in 2014 of Northern portfolio
‘The Irish Times’ leads business journalist awards
Journalists from the newspaper won in three out of six categories at ceremony in Dublin
Peter Conlon jailed for €4m embezzlement of charities’ cash
Seen & heard: IAG on the hunt for Flybe, Sheen Falls sold and losses at Actavo
David McCourt: the Irish-American billionaire you never heard of – until now
Telco entrepreneur with a home in Co Clare sold his first phone company for $14bn
No end in sight to Brexit stalemate following Salzburg showdown
Business Week: also in the news – Budget 2019; a Denis O’Brien bid; and Ryanair’s agm
Denis O’Brien’s entry provides another twist to State’s broadband saga
Should Government be dealing with O’Brien via Actavo with investigations taking place?
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