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.
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 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.
Michael Kearney has built and sold companies, coached on the edge of elite sport, mentored national players for life beyond the jersey — and helped steer Irish rugby through one of its most successful eras.
The Dublin-headquartered business, which counts a sanctioned Russian billionaire and a third-generation American oil executive among its largest shareholders, is set to be bought by Tamboran Resources.
Oisin Hanrahan’s tech firm, which makes AI tools for the consumer-packaged goods sector, is opening an Irish base and has appointed the former MD of Fulfil to lead the expansion.
Creditors agreed to the wind-up of the companies, which owe millions of euro. Meanwhile, a separate row between McKillen Jr and his property lender Relm is escalating in the High Court.
Louise Murray, the head of production at London-based TV and film producer Minnow Films, speaks to The Currency about Ireland's "powerhouse" industry, the rise of AI, and bringing Bill Nighy to Dingle.
The Co Cork firm provides building services to sectors like pharma and hospitality. New accounts show its UK arm took a hit in 2024 but it expects a return to profit this year.
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