In a rare and revealing interview, the State’s corporate enforcer Ian Drennan talks about corporate culture in Ireland, the priorities for the Corporate Enforcement Authority, and the lengthy probes into INM and the FAI.
Tony O’Reilly believed that newspapers could change hearts and minds. In a surprising number of instances, his heart ruled his head. Anne Harris reflects on a newspaper owner who backed journalism and free speech.
As editor and executive at INM, Michael Brophy had many meetings and social encounters with O’Reilly. He recalls his unfettered ambition and charm, and understanding of the true importance of media.
Former business journalist Rory Godson has been allowed to renew his summons against INM and its former chair Leslie Buckley over alleged data hacking at the media group, despite opposition from the defendants.
A letter from former INM chair Buckley’s solicitors which was opened in the High Court outlines the scale of the challenge facing the 79-year-old long-term associate of the tycoon Denis O’Brien.
Former INM executives Gavin O'Reilly and Karl Brophy are suing their former company and chair. A judgement has been delivered on important discovery matters.
Succession is flawed but its portrayal of the rich and the motivations of those in media ring true.
Independent News and Media argued there was significant overlap between the lawsuit brought by its former directors and the long-running investigation into alleged data hacking being carried out by High Court-appointed inspectors.
After acquiring INM for just €65 million in mid-2019, internal forecasts at Mediahuis Ireland point to a strong 2021 with revenues and earnings both growing at Ireland’s biggest privately owned media group.
A series of pre-trial rulings have gone against telecoms mogul Denis O'Brien who is being sued by two lawyers for defamation over a press release issued in the wake of a 2016 report on the concentration of media ownership in Ireland.
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