Denis O’Brien says he “doesn’t mind being a target” of media coverage.

renegademaster

apparently, “It’s the price of success,” he says.

what a tax dodging/exile/corrupt wanker!!

Banjo String

I have to get my diesel from Topaz due to a corporate plan (diesel card) I'm tied in to for work.

However, every time I fill my vehicle, I get a coffee too. When the cashier asks me "is that tea or coffee in there"? I always lie and say tea.

I Rob 29c from Dennis nearly every weekday.

Up yours DOB.

suicide_circus

Ireland's Lex Luther?

Preset No.3

Successful business man = we must hate him!

suicide_circus

Preset No.3 wrote: »

Successful business man = we must hate him!

It's more his proven corruption and private media monopoly people take issue with

18MonthsaSlave

Preset No.3 wrote: »

Successful business man = we must hate him!

politician briber who made his fortune by being awarded a mobile phone network license in dubious circumstances and incestuous relationship with political parties = we must legitimately hate him!

Begrudgery may be a characteristic of the Irish in general but this guy deserves his bad press(except he doesn't get bad press because he litigates against everyone and he controls a considerable part of the Irish media)

renegademaster

Banjo String wrote: »

I have to get my diesel from Topaz due to a corporate plan (diesel card) I'm tied in to for work.

However, every time I fill my vehicle, I get a coffee too. When the cashier asks me "is that tea or coffee in there"? I always lie and say tea.

I Rob 29c from Dennis nearly every weekday.

Up yours DOB.

18MonthsaSlave wrote: »

politician briber who made his fortune by being awarded a mobile phone network license in dubious circumstances and incestuous relationship with political parties = we must legitimately hate him!

Begrudgery may be a characteristic of the Irish in general but this guy deserves his bad press(except he doesn't get bad press because he litigates against everyone and he controls a considerable part of the Irish media)

suicide_circus wrote: »

It's more his proven corruption and private media monopoly people take issue with

suicide_circus wrote: »

Ireland's Lex Luther?

we all have a wonderful opportunity to stick it directly to denis and his corrupt patsys in our government by denying the irish water contractors access to install the water meters! we dont need to go far, can nip in and out of the house for tea and biscuits to keep the strength up and have the craic with your neighbours. together we can tell easily denis and co to stick their water meters up their arse!!

Reformed Character

renegademaster wrote: »

apparently, “It’s the price of success,” he says.

what a tax dodging/exile/corrupt wanker!!

More rubbish.
Any evidence that he is a tax dodger, which in and of itself is a defamation if you cannot substantiate it.
What this country needs are more go-getters like O'Brien, Michael O'Leary etc, and fewer bitter begrudgers who contribute nothing except petty jealousy.

Fighting Irish

renegademaster wrote: »

apparently, “It’s the price of success,” he says.

what a tax dodging/exile/corrupt wanker!!

I'd do the same tbh, think most people would

InReality

Reformed Character wrote: »

More rubbish.
Any evidence that he is a tax dodger, which in and of itself is a defamation if you cannot substantiate it.
What this country needs are more go-getters like O'Brien, Michael O'Leary etc, and fewer bitter begrudgers who contribute nothing except petty jealousy.

Your ignoring the corruption- thats not begrudgery.

Reformed Character

InReality wrote: »

Your ignoring the corruption- thats not begrudgery.

What corruption would that be??????

gordongekko

Denis O’Brien says he “doesn’t mind being a target” of media coverage.


I thought he owned all the media

take everything

Mr O' Brien is a wonderful man. He adores his mother and spends his spare time looking after abandoned puppies from what I've heard.

Lol at putting him in the same bracket as Michael O' Leary.

take everything

Pathetic piece in the SBP.
"Don't mention the war" never so apt.

Banjo String

renegademaster wrote: »

we all have a wonderful opportunity to stick it directly to denis and his corrupt patsys in our government by denying the irish water contractors access to install the water meters! we dont need to go far, can nip in and out of the house for tea and biscuits to keep the strength up and have the craic with your neighbours. together we can tell easily denis and co to stick their water meters up their arse !!

I know a song about that.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rd2xifIueQ0

kneemos

18MonthsaSlave wrote: »

politician briber who made his fortune by being awarded a mobile phone network license in dubious circumstances and incestuous relationship with political parties = we must legitimately hate him!

Begrudgery may be a characteristic of the Irish in general but this guy deserves his bad press(except he doesn't get bad press because he litigates against everyone and he controls a considerable part of the Irish media)

I wouldn't blame DOB so much as the politician.Loads of people throw their TD a wedge for their services.Business is supposed to be ruthless.

Phoebas

Banjo String wrote: »

I have to get my diesel from Topaz due to a corporate plan (diesel card) I'm tied in to for work.

However, every time I fill my vehicle, I get a coffee too. When the cashier asks me "is that tea or coffee in there"? I always lie and say tea.

I Rob 29c from Dennis nearly every weekday.

Up yours DOB.

So you voluntarily add to Denis O'Brien profits every weekday but instead of him making a euro from you he only makes 71c.

That'll show him!!

Banjo String

Phoebas wrote: »

So you voluntarily add to Denis O'Brien profits every weekday but instead of him making a euro from you he only makes 71c.

That'll show him!!

Next time your in Topaz, buy some new batteries for your sarcasm detector phoebe.

BlatentCheek

The interview that quote is from was in todays Sunday Business Post and it was extremely fawning with no criticism or hard questions. Presumably this was what DOB insisted upon as a condition that he give the interview at all, since he doesn't give many, hardly the actions of a man who "doesn't mind being a target" of media coverage.

twinytwo

Reformed Character wrote: »

What corruption would that be??????

Oh come on....

kneemos

BlatentCheek wrote: »

The interview that quote is from was in todays Sunday Business Post and it was extremely fawning with no criticism or hard questions. Presumably this was what DOB insisted upon as a condition that he give the interview at all, since he doesn't give many, hardly the actions of a man who "doesn't mind being a target" of media coverage.

You're making an assumption and then claiming it to be true?

padd b1975

Anyone that publicly calls out Charlie Bird as being 'high maintenance' is ok with me.

Joshua J

When you're in charge of deciding who gets lucrative Government contracts you can't give them to yourself unfortunately or your brother/sister or other family member as it's not far enough removed. In a situation such as this you need a front man. You'll get your cut further down the line. The mafia used to do this I think.

BlatentCheek

kneemos wrote: »

You're making an assumption and then claiming it to be true?

Why do you think a quality newspaper would take such a soft line unless he wanted it that way?

What level of proven fact is acceptable to you when assessing the nature of a secretive plutocrat with a record of using defamation actions to deter media scrutiny and criticism?

kneemos

BlatentCheek wrote: »

Why do you think a quality newspaper would take such a soft line unless he wanted it that way?

What level of proven fact is acceptable to you when assessing the nature of a secretive plutocrat with a record of using defamation actions to deter media scrutiny and criticism?

OK then.looks like you have a grudge against DOB.
Why are you coming on Boards to further your grudge against DOB.

Son Of A Vidic

Reformed Character wrote: »

What corruption would that be??????

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BlatentCheek

kneemos wrote: »

OK then.looks like you have a grudge against DOB.
Why are you coming on Boards to further your grudge against DOB.

Is that the best you can do?

Yeah, DOB stole my parking spot years ago so I created a Boards account to get back at him in the most vicious way imaginable: by pointing out that he may in fact "mind being a target" of media coverage.

Are you a shill or a troll? I can't tell which.

kneemos

BlatentCheek wrote: »

Is that the best you can do?

Yeah, DOB stole my parking spot years ago so I created a Boards account to get back at him in the most vicious way imaginable: by pointing out that he may in fact "mind being a target" of media coverage.

Are you a shill or a troll? I can't tell which.

A thrill.

flutered

renegademaster wrote: »

apparently, “It’s the price of success,” he says.

what a tax dodging/exile/corrupt wanker!!

well,well, well, then how come the media are claiming that his lawyers are sending letters out rather sharpish.

Adamantium

gordongekko wrote: »

Denis O’Brien says he “doesn’t mind being a target” of media coverage.


I thought he owned all the media

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rAT_BuJAI70

RustDaz

If i met him under the right conditions i'd take his him down

TINA1984

DOB Loves nothing better then to frighten off anyone who dare say mean things about him. To that end, the OP, posters who've replied and indeed just about anyone who's read this thread should be expecting Solicitors letters to arrive in the morning.

renegademaster

TINA1984 wrote: »

DOB Loves nothing better then to frighten off anyone who dare say mean things about him. To that end, the OP, posters who've replied and indeed just about anyone who's read this thread should be expecting Solicitors letters to arrive in the morning.

ROFL!!

if i get a letter from DOB about this thread i'll change my name to Renegademaster by fcuking deed poll just so I can reply :pac::pac::pac: