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Sat 11 Nov 2009Non-resident of Ireland's largest house
PROFILE JP MCMANUS: The news that the Limerick businessman’s foundation has donated more than €17 million to charity in the past three years seems at odds with his status as a non-resident for tax purposes, writes Colm Keena
HE HAS THE demeanour of a modest man, but has built himself what is said to be the largest home in the State. He is non-resident for tax purposes, but is one of the State’s biggest philanthropists. And he is said by those who know (a bit) about him to be pleasant and charming, but also tough and formidable when crossed.
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