Weekly Digest: The big Michael O'Leary interview, RTé refuses to release minutes of GAAGO meetings, and Francis Brennan's pension advice

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RTé refuses to release minutes of GAAGO meetings, calling them ‘commercially sensitive’

RTé has refused to release minutes of GAAGO board meetings, claiming they could be of commercial use to rival broadcasters. Following an application under the Freedom of Information Act, the station ruled that minutes of the streaming platform’s board are “commercially sensitive” .

Dublin up 10 places in new cost-of-living survey

Dublin ranks as the 41st most expensive city in the world for expatriate employees, according to Mercer’s latest Cost of Living City Ranking .

#CATCHUP

Developer paid 40 Carrickmines residents €3.2m in ‘go away’ money to drop objection to housing plan

A €3.2m “confidential settlement” included in accounts filed by a Dublin developer has revealed the scale of “go away” money being paid to see off planning objections in the capital . Fearghal O'Connor reports.

Vulture funds in the spotlight as High Court ruling raises new questions

The business model of vulture funds that buy mortgages and other assets, and use credit servicing firms to act on their behalf, faces increased scrutiny following a High Court judgment, writes Charlie Weston

Francis Brennan – my money: ‘I only buy the very, very best of clothes and have enough suits to wear one a day for three weeks’

Francis Brennan has many strings to his bow – he’s a former hotelier, a TV presenter, has written eight books and even has his own eponymous homewares collection at Dunnes Stores. He explains why 20-year-olds should get a pension, and not another flat white .

Michael O’Leary interview: From Green ‘failures’ to Dublin Airport passenger caps, Ryanair boss says air-travel industry has plenty to be concerned about

'Michael O’Leary is grumpy. His plane deliveries are running late. The passenger cap at Dublin Airport has wound him up and he still can’t stand Transport Minister Eamon Ryan,' writes John Mulligan as he meets the Ryanair CEO.

Women to gain from state pension change, but some workers will be worse off

More women will qualify for a full state pension under changes in how entitlements are calculated that are due to be introduced in the next decade . A new study from the Economic and Social Research Institute (ESRI) has also found that around one in eight workers will be worse off.

#pensions

#PODCAST - The Big Tech Show: Hands on with Apple AI – the good, the bad and the ChatGPT

What’s the latest from Apple’s WWDC conference? Is user data still a priority? And why did they go big on AI? On The Big Tech Show this week, Adrian joins the show from Cupertino, California at Apple's WWDC conference . Joining him on the episode are tech industry analysts from CCS Insight, Leo Gebbie and Ben Wood.

#ChatGPT

TikTok’s Nasti on the pivot from football to food, building his online audience and why his Mam is his biggest role model

The Dubliner tells Mary McCarthy about his journey into video creation, his love of the gym and how he keeps his content fresh .

#TikTok

How to give the gift of money to your kids or to charity while saving on tax

Structured gifting, both during and after our lifetime, can be effective if done properly , writes Sinead Ryan.

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