Arthur Beesley

Arthur Beesley

Current Affairs Editor

Arthur Beesley is Current Affairs Editor of The Irish Times.

Builders warn housing limits may halt construction in Kildare

Nama says reduced housing target in 2023-2029 development plan would lead to de-zoning of residential sites

Irish Kennel Club distances itself from claim of development agreement

Company made submission to council suggesting it was acting ‘on behalf of’ club

EirGrid halts talks with potential data centres over electricity curbs

State-owned grid manager stops enticing access-seekers amid power supply fears

Nama clashes with Fingal council over lands with space for up to 7,000 new homes

‘Bad bank’ urges local authority to abandon moves to delay developing Dunsink lands

Draft report on Siteserv details discussion within Arthur Cox

Law firm’s dual role with deal’s parties came despite ‘instinctive’ reservations

Arthur Cox’s dual role in Siteserv prompted internal concern – report

Solicitor firm acted on both sides of Siteserv deal despite ‘instinctive’ reservations

Christian Brothers and builder seek planning changes for Swords lands

Order and Michael Bailey want to progress housing developments on adjoining lands

IBRC spurned O’Brien effort to help Siteserv co-founder over personal debt

Draft report finds businessman did not act inappropriately in respect of €1.7m debt

Judge rejects claims O’Brien got ‘favourable interest rate’ from IBRC

Draft final report on Siteserv affair says IBRC executives worked ‘honestly and diligently’

Siteserv figures had undeclared engagements with O’Brien, draft report shows

Denis O’Brien’s offer won out despite the prospect of a higher price from a rival bidder

Siteserv chief ‘concealed financial interest’ in Denis O’Brien bid, judge finds

Key witnesses given two months to respond to commission of inquiry’s conclusions

Sale of Siteserv to Denis O’Brien based on ‘misleading information’, judge says

High Court judge criticises ‘below the surface’ process and large bonus payouts

Inquiry into Bord Pleanála deputy to consider report’s impact on ‘any criminal prosecution’

Minister for Housing published terms of reference for barrister investigating the work of Paul Hyde

Paul Hyde’s claims carry sense of ‘elastic being stretched’

An Bord Pleanála deputy chairman held key role at time of housing demand and shortage

An Bord Pleanála official steps aside amid claims of impropriety

Paul Hyde temporarily vacates role as unease grows around undeclared conflict of interest