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Full coverage: Covid-19

FBD pub claims: senior counsels could be called as witnesses in row over an alleged legal costs deal

During pre-trial talks, Paul Gallagher, now attorney general, is said to have struck a costs deal for his client FBD that would save the insurer a seven-figure sum. But the High Court has heard opposing counsel Michael Cush has a different recollection.

Francesca Comyn
14th Oct, 2022 - 4 min read

The Mater Private, intercompany debt, and the High Court battle with the HSE

The HSE halted payments to the Mater Private amid concerns that it was being billed for hefty intercompany interest bills paid to a Luxembourg entity. The High Court has largely ruled in its favour.

Ian Kehoe
22nd Sep, 2022 - 4 min read

Power and pandemonium: The “unknown man” who drove Ireland’s response to the pandemic

Ed Brophy was in government when Covid-19 hit the country. He talks to the authors of a book on that time about the decisions made, the personalities who drove Ireland's response and why they matter more than policy in Ireland's system.

Ed Brophy
14th May, 2022 - 2 min read

“As soon as restrictions lift, the pent-up demand is obvious and travel bounces back very strongly”

Airlines have cut losses in 2021 but remain exposed to the pandemic and dependent on government supports. Yet KPMG's aviation finance chief Joe O'Mara explains that successive Covid-19 waves have revealed the aviation industry's ability to rebound.

Tom Lyons
18th Jan, 2022 - 13 min read

The burden of proof: Gemma O’Doherty and John Waters win access to limited Supreme Court appeal

The former journalists failed in their attempts to challenge the constitutionality of emergency Covid-19 restrictions and had a significant costs order awarded against them. They took their case to the Supreme Court.

Francesca Comyn
24th Nov, 2021 - 3 min read

Unplugged: How live entertainment was forgotten in the easing of pandemic restrictions

It has been a year and a half since large live music events were allowed to take place. After a week when the live entertainment industry's pleas were ignored by government again, there is a restlessness from those working in it.

Cait Caden
21st Aug, 2021 - 10 min read

Till receipts and closing time: Counting FBD’s losses in pub battle

Four publicans won their test case against FBD Insurance over business interruption claims. Now the court has to determine what they can recover under their policies. Early closing hours, table-only service and staff costs are all at issue.

Francesca Comyn
6th Jul, 2021 - 4 min read

A dry year for the pub trade: Covid business interruption claims and the role of the UK courts

Tomorrow, the Commercial Court will deliver a landmark decision on FBD Insurance's handling of business interruption claims during the pandemic. Legal Editor Francesca Comyn reports on how the recent FCA UK ruling may prove to be the ace up the publicans' sleeve.

Francesca Comyn
4th Feb, 2021 - 5 min read

“Strictly private”: Ryanair banks on the chartered jet market

Correspondence seen by The Currency reveals that Ryanair is offering its fleet of 480 high-performance Boeing 737-800s for hire to the wealthy and groups.

Tom Lyons
28th Jan, 2021 - 2 min read

A change in leadership: The current trends around CEO appointments

Global recruitment giant Heidrick & Struggles has assessed the backgrounds of all ISEQ 20 CEOs to understand the skills and experiences that shaped their path to the top role. This is what they learned.

Cait Caden
25th Jan, 2021 - 6 min read
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