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After eight years, an Irish-based Russian aircraft lessor linked to sanctioned banks winds up

After eight years, an Irish-based Russian aircraft lessor linked to sanctioned banks winds up

A Russian aircraft lessor, registered in Ireland and linked to a sanctioned state-owned bank, has finally been wound up after a liquidator was first appointed in 2017. Pan JSC Aircraft ...

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From a remote work theory to €20m revenue, Otonomee is preparing for scale

From a remote work theory to €20m revenue, Otonomee is preparing for scale

The last time Aidan O’Shea spoke with The Currency, his mind was on recruitment. He had set a lofty goal of reaching 1,000 employees in five years at his outsourcing company Otonomee. T...

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Misreading the mixed signals on planning: Rewinding the week that was

Misreading the mixed signals on planning: Rewinding the week that was

One of the main changes brought about by last year’s Planning and Development Act was the overhaul of An Bord Pleanála, which was then on the verge of collapse as it creaked under the w...

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Behind the scenes: Court paves way for test case on employment status of production crews

Behind the scenes: Court paves way for test case on employment status of production crews

Metropolitan Films is one of the country’s most successful production houses. It is behind the Oscar-nominated The Banshees of Inisherin, the hit show Vikings, and its spin-off Valhalla...

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Orla Kiely – My memories of Paul Costelloe, a mentor and friend

Orla Kiely – My memories of Paul Costelloe, a mentor and friend

Orla Kiely doesn’t hesitate when The Currency calls, asking if she’d like to talk about Paul Costelloe, whose death last Friday greatly saddened her. They had a lot in common: Irish des...

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