As other Western states crack down on pro-Palestinian sentiment, Ireland has taken a different tack as concerns over freedom of expression mount in the EU.
When a CEO is intrinsic to the brand they represent, they have an added burden. When they speak, write or tweet, they are their brand in a very real sense, and their words become the brand’s words. Paddy Cosgrave put himself in this category.
Paddy Cosgrave's political views, well known in Ireland, scared away high-profile participants and sponsors as soon as his wading into the Middle East conflict became known to an international audience. The Web Summit is under untold pressure one month before the company's flagship event.
After months of behind-the-scenes negotiations, Paddy Byrne’s Victoria Homes has agreed a deal which resolved all outstanding issues with the Lotus Investment Group.
Peace talks are ongoing between financier David Grin and builder Paddy Byrne. The former is attempting to avoid litigation, and the latter wants to save his property company. Can they reach an accord over the future of Victoria Homes?
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