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Denis O'Brien bought Quinta do Lago in the late 1990s, becoming the third owner of the resort that’s more than four times the size of Monaco

Denis O'Brien halts sale of his Portuguese resort

Businessman Denis O’Brien has halted the sale of Quinta do Lago, an exclusive resort in Portugal, for now after bids fell short of the asking price, a person with knowledge of the matter said.

Business • 03 Dec 15

The documents requested formed the basis of an RTÉ story, which was the subject of a High Court injunction by Denis O'Brien earlier this year

Journalist requested O'Brien documents from RTÉ

A British-based journalist, who is at the centre of a controversy about businessman Denis O'Brien, had asked RTÉ News for documents in its possession about the billionaire's finances.

Business • 19 Oct 15

Denis O'Brien said Digicel did not need to proceed with the IPO and it was 'a great feeling not to need any funding'

Digicel bonds fall on back of IPO postponement

Digicel’s bonds fell by as much as 3.8%, the biggest drop since last year, after the Denis O’Brien-owned company abandoned plans to raise as much as $2bn in an IPO scheduled to price today in New York.

Business • 07 Oct 15

Denis O'Brien first established Digicel in Jamaica in 2001

Digicel sets expected price for US flotation

Telecoms group Digicel has today set the price range for its initial public offering on the New York Stock Exchange.

Business • 22 Sep 15

Digicel provides mobile communications services to 13.6 million subscribers in 31 markets

Digicel planning New York Stock Exchange IPO

Denis O'Brien's Digicel Group has announced it will list on the New York Stock Exchange.

Business • 26 Jun 15

Mick Wallace used parliamentary privilege to question Siteserv acquisition

O'Brien's Siteserv bid 'questionable' - Wallace

Independent TD Mick Wallace has used parliamentary privilege to level a number of accusations against businessman Denis O'Brien in the Dáil this morning.

News • 09 Oct 14

ChinaHR is one of a number of businesses announcing deals from an ongoing trade mission to China

ChinaHR invests €30m in Chinese operations

ChinaHR, a recruitment company owned by Denis O'Brien and Leslie Buckley, is to invest €30m in its technology and in hiring more staff in China.

Business • 23 Jun 14

Topaz operates 330 sites across the country

Brian Cowen appointed to Topaz board

Former Taoiseach Brian Cowen and former AIB chief executive Colm Doherty are among six people to be appointed to the board of fuel supply chain Topaz Energy Group.

Business • 02 May 14

Communicorp Group set to buy eight regional radio stations from Global Radio in the UK

Communicorp to buy 8 regional UK radio stations

Denis O'Brien's Communicorp Group has proposed the purchase of eight regional radio stations from Global Radio in the UK.

Business • 06 Feb 14

Denis O'Brien's interest in INM to remain at 29.9% while Dermot Desmond's will increase from 6.4% to 15%

INM to issue 600 million new shares to raise €43m

Independent News and Media has announced plans to issue over 600 million new shares at seven cent in an attempt to raise €43m.

Business • 21 Nov 13

Denis O'Brien said Digicel had the best practices of a public company

O'Brien rules out Digicel IPO in near future

Denis O’Brien has ruled out selling shares in Digicel Group to the public “at the moment”, saying management like to run the company on a private basis.

Business • 27 Sep 13

Denis O'Brien's Digicel Group already operates in 31 countries, primarily in Central and South America

Digicel partners with Soros in Burmese licence bid

Denis O’Brien’s Digicel Group is to partner with George Soros’ Quantum Strategic Partners Ltd in a bid for a telecoms licence in Burma.

Business • 04 Apr 13

Digicel to buy $1.25 billion of debt

Mobile network operator Digicel will purchase $1.25 billion worth of its outstanding debt from bondholders as part of a refinancing programme.

Business • 19 Sep 12

No action to be taken on O'Brien interests - BAI

The Broadcasting Authority of Ireland has discussed Denis O'Brien's media holdings including his share in INM and has decided that no action is to be taken by the regulator at this stage.

Business • 26 Jul 12

BAI will not take action on O'Brien at this stage

The Broadcasting Authority of Ireland has discussed Denis O'Brien’s media holdings and decided that, in the context of its Ownership and Control Policy, no action is to be taken at this stage.

News • 26 Jul 12