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Colm Keena from The Irish Times reports that an Irish woman who has been living legally in the United States has been detained by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement, after a trip to Ireland to visit her sick father.

When Nuria Zyden travelled from her home in Dublin to a conference in Sarajevo she became aware that two Chinese men were following her. They were on her plane and they travelled to the hotel where she was staying. The conference was the World Uyghur Congress and she was there to represent the Irish Uyghur Cultural Association which she had founded in 2024 as a way to bring Irish Uyghurs together.She was not entirely surprised.Zyden is a Uyghur, a Turkic Muslim from Xinjiang – a minority that has been subjected to massive surveillance and repression by the Chinese government over the past decade.The mother of three who has lived in Ireland since 2009 and is an Irish citizen, gets calls from the security services in China complaining about her political activities and suggesting she work with them.Her contact with her elderly mother in China is, she says, severely curtailed and monitored by the authorities.Moving away to live and work in Dublin has not protected her from the reach of the Chinese Communist Party.She explains how this impacts on her life and her determination to give a voice to the millions of Uyghurs in China who cannot defend themselves.Irish Times journalist Colm Keena with his colleagues at the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists has been investigating how the Chinese government monitors its citizens abroad for a major new report called China Targets.He explains how Irish citizen Naria Zyden became the victim of transnational repression.Presented by Bernice Harrison. Produced by Suzanne Brennan. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

News that the Garda is to send a file to the DPP following its investigation into the findings of the Moriarty tribunal will test the memory of even the most avid news watcher.The tribunal, which lasted 14 years and cost the taxpayer millions, explored in jaw-dropping detail the relationship between prominent business people and politicians. It filed its report in 2011.One politician featured prominently: Michael Lowry, and the tribunal found that he “secured the winning” of the State's second mobile phone licence for Denis O'Brien's company, Esat Digifone. It also found that Lowry, a former Fine Gael minister, was given money by O'Brien, with the payments “demonstrably referable” to his winning of the licence. Both men have disputed the findings.It is not known if there is any recommendations in relation to Lowry in the file submitted to the DPP.Lowry is a vote topper in his native Tipperary as an Independent TD and he has been in the news since the recent election, labelled a kingmaker because he is leading negotiations on behalf of the nine-strong Regional Independents group, with Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael.So, will this latest development in the Moriarty tribunal saga impact on his role in government formation?Colm Keena reported on the Moriarty tribunal from its inception in 1997 to 2011. He explains what it did and why, and who exactly is Michael Lowry.Presented by Bernice Harrison. Produced by Suzanne Brennan. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When "Niamh" began house-hunting in Dublin's suburbs, she soon noticed that viewings were often attended by agents who were using phones to live-stream the property to potential buyers in China - some of whom then outbid her.Estate agents have confirmed that it is now commonplace for wealthy Chinese nationals to bid strongly on houses in South Dublin. But why?The answers lie in the details of a now-defunct 'Golden Visa' scheme, the decline of China's own property market and the desire of upwardly-mobile Chinese parents to give their children a Western education.And why are these buyers free to take their money out of the Chinese economy and invest it in countries like Ireland?Guests: Irish Times reporter Colm Keena and Beijing correspondent Denis StauntonPresented by Sorcha Pollak. Produced by Declan Conlon. This episode was originally published in March 2024, Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

From stately townhouses to cinema screens and Turkish baths, Grafton Street has had a fascinating and varied history. But how did it evolve to become the premium retail street that it is today? And who now owns the ornate buildings that house some of our favourite shops and meeting spots? Dublin Editor Olivia Kelly and reporter Colm Keena take us on a fascinating virtual walk down Dublin's most salubrious thoroughfare, with a look at some of our best known landmarks.Presented by Bernice Harrison. Produced by Aideen Finnegan Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When "Niamh" began house-hunting in Dublin's suburbs, she soon noticed that viewings were often attended by agents who were using phones to live-stream the property to potential buyers in China - some of whom then outbid her. Estate agents have confirmed that it is now commonplace for wealthy Chinese nationals to bid strongly on houses in South Dublin. But why?The answers lie in the details of a now-defunct 'Golden Visa' scheme, the decline of China's own property market and the desire of upwardly-mobile Chinese parents to give their children a Western education. And why are these buyers free to take their money out of the Chinese economy and invest it in countries like Ireland?Guests: Irish Times reporter Colm Keena and Beijing correspondent Denis Staunton Presented by Sorcha Pollak. Produced by Declan Conlon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Renegade solicitor Michael Lynn stole €18 million from the banks at the height of the Celtic Tiger property boom. It took until this week for justice to be served, when Lynn was sentenced to 5½ years in prison.After the sentence was handed down, the prosecution dropped a bombshell – gardaí believe the fraudster may still control some of the stolen money and suspect him of attempting to launder it here in Ireland. An investigation is underway. Colm Keena was in court for the sentencing and he explains Lynn's crime, how he evaded justice for so long and what will happen now. Presented by Bernice Harrison. Produced by Declan Conlon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For decades, a flood of foreign money has poured into the island of Cyprus, bringing extreme wealth to a few, but leaving the EU member status with a reputation as a shady financial hub.On Tuesday, the eight-month Cyprus Confidential investigation, carried out by dozens of journalists across the globe, revealed the sheer scale of dirty money that has been moved through Cyprus for oligarchs, tyrants, criminals and Russian president Vladamir Putin in recent years.Among them is billionaire and former owner of Chelsea FC, Roman Abramovich, who like many oligarchs was sanctioned in the wake of Russia's invasion of Ukraine in February 2022.But how did Abramovich funnel money through Cypriot financial institutions and what does he buy with these vast sums of cash?Did Abramovich's funding of Chelsea FC breach financial fair play rules? And, what financial investments did the Russian football club owner have in Ireland?Irish Times journalist Colm Keena, who is also a member of the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists which produced Cyprus Confidential, joins the podcast to discuss the how Cyprus fuelled the Kremlin's financial machine in the years leading up to Russia's invasion of Ukraine.Presented by Sorcha Pollak. Produced by John Casey. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

At his sentencing this week a Dublin court heard that retired Christian Brother Paul Hendrick felt 'extreme remorse' for his sexual abuse of Kenneth Grace, who in the early 1980s was a vulnerable schoolboy in Hendrick's care. Mr Grace is suing the congregation of the Christian Brothers over the abuse he suffered from Hendrick, but the congregation has adopted a legal strategy that has been described as “cynical” and a form of “double abuse”.Colm Keena explains the Christian Brothers makes life difficult for those wishing to hold them to account in the courts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In contrast with his son Daniel Kinahan, little has been known about the activities of Christy Kinahan snr, the founder of the Kinahan drug cartel.Irish Times reporters Colm Keena and Conor Lally have now discovered that, along with his partner and three young children, Mr Kinahan snr has been attempting to build a new life for himself in Africa.These efforts involved an attempt to establish himself there as a player in the humanitarian aviation sector through the purchase of airplanes from the Egyptian military.The new information about Mr Kinahan snr was revealed in an Irish Times investigation in conjunction with the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists (ICIJ).Conor Lally and Colm Keena talk to Aideen Finnegan. This episode was originally published in November 2022. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In contrast with his son Daniel Kinahan, little has been known about the activities of Christy Kinahan snr, the founder of the Kinahan drug cartel. Irish Times reporters Colm Keena and Conor Lally have now discovered that, along with his partner and three young children, Mr Kinahan snr has been attempting to build a new life for himself in Africa. These efforts involved an attempt to establish himself there as a player in the humanitarian aviation sector through the purchase of airplanes from the Egyptian military. Conor Lally and Colm Keena talk to Aideen Finnegan. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In contrast with his son Daniel Kinahan, little has been known about the activities of Christy Kinahan snr, the founder of the Kinahan drug cartel. Irish Times reporters Colm Keena and Conor Lally have now discovered that, along with his partner and three young children, Mr Kinahan snr has been attempting to build a new life for himself in Africa. These efforts involved an attempt to establish himself there as a player in the humanitarian aviation sector through the purchase of airplanes from the Egyptian military. The new information about Mr Kinahan snr was revealed in an Irish Times investigation in conjunction with the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists (ICIJ). Conor Lally and Colm Keena talk to Aideen Finnegan. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Pat Davitt of the Institute of Professional Auctioneers and Valuers talks to Ciarán Hancock about the impact of rent controls on the Irish market.And The Irish Times investigative reporter Colm Keena explains the links between a company in Sandyford, Dublin and one of Vladimir Putin's closest associates. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Pat Davitt of the Institute of Professional Auctioneers and Valuers talks to Ciarán Hancock about the impact of rent controls on the Irish market.And The Irish Times investigative reporter Colm Keena explains the links between a company in Sandyford, Dublin and one of Vladimir Putin's closest associates. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Last week Google, following "right to be forgotten" rules, granted a request from a member of a well-known Irish business family to hide unfavourable news stories about the family from search results. But how much is there to remember about self-made billionaire Sean Quinn and the Quinn family? Quite a lot, actually. Colm Keena, who travelled to Ukraine to investigate the affairs of the Quinns at the height of their legal troubles, reminisces with Conor Pope. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Ireland is being used as a de facto offshore location by people and businesses in Russia, Ukraine, Uzbekistan and other countries in eastern Europe and central Asia, leaked documents show. Colm Keena explains how a legal entity permitted under Irish law makes this possible, and how and why these entities are used to shield money and power from view. Plus: around the world, powerful individuals with hidden wealth are revealed in The Pandora Papers. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Colm Keena, Irish Times journalist, on the Pandora Papers leak and its connection to Ireland.

On this week's podcast we look at how Covid-19 has created a series of complications for the many companies based in Ireland with large numbers of employees from other countries. What are the tax implications for foreign workers employed here who, having been sent home from the office, decided to return to their home countries temporarily? Ciaran asks reporter Colm Keena and Daryl Hanberry, tax partner with Deloitte. Plus: Trinity College Dublin economist Ronan Lyons on his recent report for property website Daft that shows residential rents in Dublin have dipped by 3% in the past year while continuing to rise elsewhere. Ronan explains what is behind these trends and what lies ahead for our dysfunctional housing market.This podcast is sponsored by Davy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's podcast we look at how Covid-19 has created a series of complications for the many companies based in Ireland with large numbers of employees from other countries. What are the tax implications for foreign workers employed here who, having been sent home from the office, decided to return to their home countries temporarily? Ciaran asks reporter Colm Keena and Daryl Hanberry, tax partner with Deloitte. Plus: Trinity College Dublin economist Ronan Lyons on his recent report for property website Daft that shows residential rents in Dublin have dipped by 3% in the past year while continuing to rise elsewhere. Ronan explains what is behind these trends and what lies ahead for our dysfunctional housing market. This podcast is sponsored by Davy.

The China Cables are leaked documents which detail the inner workings of the controversial detention centres in the Xinjiang region of China. An estimated one million ethnic minority Muslims are believed to be held within these camps under harsh and cruel conditions. Irish Times journalist Colm Keena is a member of The International Consortium of Investigative Journalists, the organisation which obtained these classified documents, and he joins Chris in studio to discuss what was uncovered by the leak. Beijing correspondent Peter Goff visited these detention camps earlier this year and he speaks to Chris about how the Chinese government are reacting to the global spotlight. Also: With only sixteen days until the UK General Election, our London Editor Denis Staunton is on the line to discuss whether tactical voting will be enough to stop Boris Johnson, why Liberal Democrat leader Jo Swinson is struggling and how Jeremy Corbyn needs to survive a televised grilling following more focus on anti-Semitism in Labour under his leadership

Journalist Colm Keena (Irish Times) worked on the Panama Papers, as well as controversies concerning company and personal tax avoidance and evasion. His story about payments to an incumbent Irish Taoiseach in 2006, caused a political crisis and led to landmark Supreme Court judgment in 2009 recognizing the right of journalists to protect their sources. Colm was interviewed by Belfast journalist Barry McCaffrey.

Colm Keena on the strange saga of the Quinn business family. The State's long battle to recover debts the Quinns owe to the IBRC, formerly Anglo Irish Bank, ended this week with a settlement reached with former billionaire Sean Quinn's adult children. But much of whatever money is eventually recovered will go to the lawyers. Was it worth the effort? Plus, Laura Slattery has the best business news of the week including Mark Zuckerberg's Dublin visit, good news for the music industry and a bank's attempt to stop proactive borrowers from gaming the mortgage system to the lender's loss.

Colm Keena on the strange saga of the Quinn business family. The State's long battle to recover debts the Quinns owe to the IBRC, formerly Anglo Irish Bank, ended this week with a settlement reached with former billionaire Sean Quinn's adult children. But much of whatever money is eventually recovered will go to the lawyers. Was it worth the effort? Plus, Laura Slattery has the best business news of the week including Mark Zuckerberg's Dublin visit, good news for the music industry and a bank's attempt to stop proactive borrowers from gaming the mortgage system to the lender's loss. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today's podcast: Colm Keena on the alleged data breach at INM Data expert Daragh O'Brien on what employers can and can't do with your emails Economist Megan Greene on the return of tariffs. What is President Trump's next move? Eoin Burke-Kennedy has the latest Exchequer returns And Peter Hamilton has the rest of this week's business news, including accelerating house building and some much-needed good news for tech.

On today's podcast: Colm Keena on the alleged data breach at INM Data expert Daragh O'Brien on what employers can and can't do with your emailsEconomist Megan Greene on the return of tariffs. What is President Trump's next move?Eoin Burke-Kennedy has the latest Exchequer returnsAnd Peter Hamilton has the rest of this week's business news, including accelerating house building and some much-needed good news for tech. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Office of the Director of Corporate Enforcement escalated its investigation into Independent News & Media this past week, confirming its intention to seek the appointment of a High Court inspector to the company. Irish Times legal affairs correspondent Colm Keena has the background. Also, Joe Brennan on jobs cuts at Bank of Ireland and Chris Johns on renewed stock market turbulence. But first, Laura Slattery has a roundup of some of the week's stories including Central Bank figures showing around 350,000 people in Ireland used moneylenders last year and a survey by communications regulator Comreg, suggesting Netflix is used by at least 500,000 Irish households. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Office of the Director of Corporate Enforcement escalated its investigation into Independent News & Media this past week, confirming its intention to seek the appointment of a High Court inspector to the company. Irish Times legal affairs correspondent Colm Keena has the background. Also, Joe Brennan on jobs cuts at Bank of Ireland and Chris Johns on renewed stock market turbulence. But first, Laura Slattery has a roundup of some of the week’s stories including Central Bank figures showing around 350,000 people in Ireland used moneylenders last year and a survey by communications regulator Comreg, suggesting Netflix is used by at least 500,000 Irish households.

'Gerry Adams: War, Peace and Politics', a new documentary by Vincent Browne, airs tonight and tomorrow night on TV3. The veteran broadcaster and journalist talks to Hugh about his personal view of Adams, the evolution of Sinn Féin and why he feels the media, including The Irish Times, failed in its coverage of Northern Ireland at the outset of the Troubles. Also on the panel today are Colm Keena, who wrote a biography of Adams, and political reporter Sarah Bardon.

"It might be legal there, but that's because very little is illegal there". Richard Murphy and Colm Keena join Ciarán Hancock to talk about the wonderful world of offshore tax avoidance revealed in the Paradise Papers. Colm looks at the details of the Irish cases found among the cache of leaked documents, while Richard explains the unusual way in which the Isle of Man has managed to fund itself while offering a 0% corporate tax rate. They also discuss our own status in the international tax community. How realistic is an international approach to thwarting tax avoidance, and what role should Ireland play? Richard Murphy is professor of practice in international political economy at City University, technical director of the Fair Tax Mark and director of Tax Research UK. Colm Keena is Legal Affairs Correspondent with The Irish Times. In part two, our reporter Charlie Taylor reports on the clever robots and gregarious AI systems that, along with tens of thousands of techie humans, populate this year's Web Summit in Lisbon.

"It might be legal there, but that's because very little is illegal there".Richard Murphy and Colm Keena join Ciarán Hancock to talk about the wonderful world of offshore tax avoidance revealed in the Paradise Papers. Colm looks at the details of the Irish cases found among the cache of leaked documents, while Richard explains the unusual way in which the Isle of Man has managed to fund itself while offering a 0% corporate tax rate. They also discuss our own status in the international tax community. How realistic is an international approach to thwarting tax avoidance, and what role should Ireland play? Richard Murphy is professor of practice in international political economy at City University, technical director of the Fair Tax Mark and director of Tax Research UK. Colm Keena is Legal Affairs Correspondent with The Irish Times. In part two, our reporter Charlie Taylor reports on the clever robots and gregarious AI systems that, along with tens of thousands of techie humans, populate this year's Web Summit in Lisbon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sean FitzPatrick has been vilified for his key role in the economic crash that devastated the country. But has the State wronged him in its pursuit of a criminal conviction against him at any cost? Today we look at the disturbing things we have learned about a bungled investigation of his activities while at the helm of Anglo Irish Bank, an investigation led by the Office of the Director of Corporate Enforcement. Colm Keena, our Legal Affairs Correspondent, talks to Hugh Linehan.

It's been a busy week in politics and there's a lot to get through on today's podcast. First political reporter Sarah Bardon looks back at a shambolic few days on the Government front bench. Dáil watchers concur it has been a shocker from Fine Gael, and especially from Taoiseach Enda Kenny, whose tenure as party leader is measured now in days and weeks, not months and years, says Sarah. Then Alan Kelly of Labour and John McGuinness of Fianna Fáil join us to talk about the treatment of Garda whistleblowers Maurice McCabe and Keith Harrison, and what they want from the tribunal of inquiry that is now to be set up. Deputy Kelly says he wants to "flush out" any members of Government who were briefed by senior Gardaí about allegations against Sgt McCabe, while Deputy McGuinness expresses no faith in the government his own party props up. And finally we take a quick look at the history of tribunals of inquiry in this state with Irish Times legal affairs correspondent Colm Keena. Must they be costly, lengthy and largely ineffective? And should they be televised?

In this edition of Inside Business Laura Slattery discusses the latest travails of Nama; a dispute with a Czech property company. She is joined by John McManus and Mark Paul. Later in the podcast she examines the problems facing Bray Wanderers with Colm Keena and Emmet Malone. Inside Business is a weekly business podcast. It is researched by Declan Conlon and produced by Sinead O'Shea.

This week Laura Slattery discusses Nama's latest travails; a dispute with a Czech property company. She is joined by John McManus and Mark Paul. Later in the podcast Laura hears about the problems facing Bray Wanderers with Colm Keena and Emmet Malone. Inside Business is a weekly business podcast. It is researched by Declan Conlon and produced by Sinead O'Shea.

In this edition of Inside Business Laura Slattery discusses the latest travails of Nama; a dispute with a Czech property company. She is joined by John McManus and Mark Paul. Later in the podcast she examines the problems facing Bray Wanderers with Colm Keena and Emmet Malone. Inside Business is a weekly business podcast. It is researched by Declan Conlon and produced by Sinead O'Shea. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this week's Inside Business podcast Arthur Beesley discusses the latest on the Greek deal from Brussels with Suzanne Lynch, John McManus and Alan McQuaid from Merrion Capital. Later in the podcast he talks about the links between the Lux Leaks investigation and Poolbeg with Colm Keena. Inside Business is a weekly business podcast researched by Declan Conlon and produced by Sinead O'Shea. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this week's Inside Business podcast Arthur Beesley discusses the latest on the Greek deal from Brussels with Suzanne Lynch, John McManus and Alan McQuaid from Merrion Capital. Later in the podcast he talks about the links between the Lux Leaks investigation and Poolbeg with Colm Keena. Inside Business is a weekly business podcast researched by Declan Conlon and produced by Sinead O'Shea.

This week Laura Slattery discusses the Revenue Commission's decision to review the international corporate structures used by Larry Goodman’s ABP Food Group and other businesses with John McManus and Colm Keena. Inside Business is a weekly business podcast produced by Sinead O'Shea.

This week Laura Slattery discusses the Revenue Commission's decision to review the international corporate structures used by Larry Goodman's ABP Food Group and other businesses with John McManus and Colm Keena. Inside Business is a weekly business podcast produced by Sinead O'Shea. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Ciaran is joined by Mark Paul and Colm Keena to discuss Kellogg's tax avoidance strategy and Denis O'Brien's links with Russian oligarch Mikhail Fridman.

This week Ciaran is joined by Mark Paul and Colm Keena to discuss Kellogg's tax avoidance strategy and Denis O'Brien's links with Russian oligarch Mikhail Fridman. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tom Lyons discusses the latest Lux Leaks with Colm Keena in Dublin and Suzanne Lynch in Brussels.

Tom Lyons discusses the latest Lux Leaks with Colm Keena in Dublin and Suzanne Lynch in Brussels. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A special podcast with Colm Keena, Ciaran Hancock and John McManus about the Lux Leaks project. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A special podcast with Colm Keena, Ciaran Hancock and John McManus about the Lux Leaks project.

In this week's podcast Tom Lyons and Colm Keena discuss the new consortium which has made an offer for former Quinn businesses in a move which could precipitate the return of the Quinn family themselves. He also chats about the future of greyhound racing with racing expert Barry O'Halloran and the decision of Netflix to advertise for a 'tagger' with Laura Slattery. Inside Business is a weekly business podcast presented by award winning business journalist, Tom Lyons and produced by Sinead O'Shea.It can be listened to and downloaded via Soundcloud and iTunes.It can be delivered for free to you each week via this link.https://itun.es/i66S9v7 #iTunesAndroid users can access this podcast via stitcher.com/s?fid=44906&refid=stpr Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this week's podcast Tom Lyons and Colm Keena discuss the new consortium which has made an offer for former Quinn businesses in a move which could precipitate the return of the Quinn family themselves. He also chats about the future of greyhound racing with racing expert Barry O'Halloran and the decision of Netflix to advertise for a 'tagger' with Laura Slattery. Inside Business is a weekly business podcast presented by award winning business journalist, Tom Lyons and produced by Sinead O’Shea. It can be listened to and downloaded via Soundcloud and iTunes. It can be delivered for free to you each week via this link. https://itun.es/i66S9v7 #iTunes Android users can access this podcast via stitcher.com/s?fid=44906&refid=stpr

This week Tom Lyons and Colm Keena discuss the continuing case of Sean Quinn. Inside Business is a weekly business podcast presented by award winning business journalist, Tom Lyons and produced by Sinead O'Shea. It can be listened to and downloaded via Soundcloud and iTunes.It can be delivered for free to you each week via this link. https://itun.es/i66S9v7 #iTunesAndroid users can access this podcast via stitcher.com/s?fid=44906&refid=stpr Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Tom Lyons and Colm Keena discuss the continuing case of Sean Quinn. Inside Business is a weekly business podcast presented by award winning business journalist, Tom Lyons and produced by Sinead O’Shea. It can be listened to and downloaded via Soundcloud and iTunes. It can be delivered for free to you each week via this link. https://itun.es/i66S9v7 #iTunes Android users can access this podcast via stitcher.com/s?fid=44906&refid=stpr