Connect Ireland in peace talks with IDA over disputed fees

Connect Ireland, the job creation scheme fronted by Kilkenny businessman Terry Clune, has begun potential peace talks with the IDA in a bid to settle their long-running dispute.

It is understood that the formal arbitration process, which is being overseen by a senior counsel, started several weeks ago and is at an early stage.

Connect Ireland had no comment to make when contacted by The Sunday Business Post.

The move towards arbitration comes ...