Lobbying records show the beverage conglomerate had "concerns" over impact on its Irish business and also held numerous calls with senior advisors to “stay informed” on progress with transatlantic trade talks.
The introduction of the so-called "Brit card", a digital ID to prove right to work in the UK, has united political forces in the North in opposition to the scheme as employers in the region fear its practical implications.
Alan English, former editor of The Sunday Independent and a bestselling author, is joining The Currency as Associate Editor, bringing decades of experience and expertise.
The review raises serious concerns with management of emergency accommodation through which billions of euro are paid to private providers to make up a shortfall in State-owned accommodation.
The case is the latest attempt by criminals to target an arm of the State, with the National Treasury Management Agency recently falling victim to a €5 million phishing scam this summer.
Sheena Peirse has built her career in digital media, not newspapers. Now she wants to lead Ireland’s largest publishing group through the next stage of transformation – with subscriptions, local news, and podcasts at the heart of the strategy.
Ukrainian Max Bulgakov built up a nationwide chain of stores and a wholesale distribution business with his once friend Alexander Vakiy before they fell out. Now his former legal advisors are chasing him for €115,000.
For years Dublin landlord Paul Howard and his partner Una McClean have been pursued by Revenue in a multi-million tax claim. But the couple has struck back using the ancient laws on champerty against the tax authority.
The company, once backed by hefty VC cash, entered the Dublin market six years ago but after emerging from bankruptcy in recent years, it’s liquidating its Irish companies.
The company makes power systems for data centres and was bought last year by Legrand. New accounts show revenue was soaring at the time, and now its make-up is transforming.
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