Denis O’Brien, privilege and the Constitution

It matters little where Denis O’Brien chooses to reside or incorporate his multitude of corporate entities. By virtue of his huge business interests in Ireland, he is an omnipresent figure in Irish public life. He is the biggest shareholder in the largest newspaper group in the country, and easily the largest owner of private radio. His interests span retail (Topaz), healthcare (the Beacon Hospital), technology (Aggrego) and infrastructure (Siteserv). He is the country’s richest ...