O’Brien told of Minister’s plan to refer INM's Celtic Media takeover

Intent relayed to INM’s major shareholder two months before being made public

Minister for Communications Denis Naughton: “I have not seen the alleged contents of the affidavit that you refer to and, as this matter is before the courts, I cannot comment.” Photograph: Collins
Minister for Communications Denis Naughton: “I have not seen the alleged contents of the affidavit that you refer to and, as this matter is before the courts, I cannot comment.” Photograph: Collins
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Simon Carswell

Simon Carswell

Simon Carswell is News Editor of The Irish Times
Mark Paul

Mark Paul

Mark Paul is London Correspondent for The Irish Times