David Smith

Woman ‘forever scarred’ after sexual assault aged 12 by mother’s partner

Waterford resident Dean Hurley (51) jailed for three years over abuse

Mon Dec 13 2021 - 15:56

Trump cannot block release of documents to Capitol attack panel, court rules

Former US president expected to appeal ruling to supreme court

Fri Dec 10 2021 - 08:44

Biden announces tighter travel rules as part of US Covid battle plan

Actions also include drive to encourage vaccine boosters and expansion of at-home tests

Thu Dec 02 2021 - 20:20

A priest sits on a bed, trousers off, legs open. ‘What do you do when you think of girls?’ he asks

In the haunting new documentary Procession, six men relive their sexual abuse by Catholic clergy

Tue Nov 16 2021 - 06:00

A memorable Paralympics ends with stirring closing ceremony in Tokyo

‘Harmonius Cacophony’ was the theme for the Games’ last act

Sun Sept 05 2021 - 22:30

The Meaning of Hitler: Why are we so fascinated with Nazism?

A new documentary puts the dictator’s lasting and insidious influence under the microscope

Mon Aug 16 2021 - 06:00

Former Davy chief executive McKiernan hits back at criticism of firm

Seen & Heard: RTÉ workers seek compensation; Beauparc’s waste margins

Sun Jul 25 2021 - 13:52

Davy’s crisis-triggered sale delivers windfall for staff – and the once-powerful G5

Cash coming from deals has surprised on the upside, according to insiders

Fri Jul 23 2021 - 05:02

Five former Davy executives involved in bond controversy to net €180m from sale

Former chief Brian McKiernan set to reap €70m from sale to Bank of Ireland

Fri Jul 23 2021 - 04:45

Davy fund unit to be sold separately to Bank of Ireland deal

Sale of entire assets, including excess cash reserves, set to generate more than €500m

Sat Jul 17 2021 - 06:52

Bank of Ireland in advanced talks for €500m Davy buyout

Underlying business of stockbroking and wealth management firm valued at €420m

Mon Jul 05 2021 - 04:43

Conservative Christians jeer ‘traitor’ Pence for refusing to overturn election

Former US vice-president dismisses systemic racism and criticises ‘worst border crisis’

Sat Jun 19 2021 - 09:57

Davy bids top €475m as post-scandal review continues

Bank of Ireland widely seen as most likely buyer of breacher of market rules

Wed May 19 2021 - 05:01

Thirteen members of ‘Davy 16’ named in High Court

Developer takes action against firm and named employees over 2014 bond deal

Mon May 17 2021 - 21:15

Davy ‘good leaver’ questions linger after exits

Cantillon: Time Davy shareholders called extraordinary general meeting to get clarity

Tue Mar 16 2021 - 05:48

Davy sale will need ‘absolute clarity’ on other potential cases, warns Donohoe

Minister also says it is important that stockbroker finds ‘stable owner’

Fri Mar 12 2021 - 10:48

Davy’s obstructionism and eventual day of reckoning

Public will be sickened at any sight of Davy 16 profiting from firm’s sale

Fri Mar 12 2021 - 05:21

Former Davy executives poised to back sale of crisis-stricken firm

Stockbroker expected to confirm before weekend that business is on the market

Wed Mar 10 2021 - 20:55

Bank of Ireland approaches crisis-stricken Davy

No evidence of suspected criminal activity in broker inquiry, according to Central Bank

Wed Mar 10 2021 - 05:22

Davy crisis: Firm shuts bond desk, says no one linked to controversial deal is still at firm

NTMA earlier pulled Davy’s ability to act as primary dealer of Government bonds

Tue Mar 09 2021 - 19:47

Davy’s interim chief promises staff firm will move quickly to address failings

Bernard Byrne says it is not right workers should pay for indiscretions of others

Tue Mar 09 2021 - 06:00

NTMA faces decision on Davy as bond sale looms

Debt agency has sought answers from stockbroker to concerns after record fine over rogue bond deal

Mon Mar 08 2021 - 10:32

Davy group of 16 face possibility of personal sanction from Central Bank

Stockbroker faces scramble to hold on to clients as top executives resign

Mon Mar 08 2021 - 04:00

Minister calls on Davy to resolve shareholding concerns

Group of 16 involved in rogue bond trade own at least 33% of stockbrokers

Sun Mar 07 2021 - 17:04

Central Bank can now pursue Davy individuals - Minister

Handling of issue last week ‘left a lot to be desired’, including delays in holding people accountable

Sun Mar 07 2021 - 13:17

Can Davy’s clients stay silent as board goes into conclave?

Staff anger ‘palpable’ at perceived golden circle following €4.1 million fine by regulator

Fri Mar 05 2021 - 16:59

Davy’s secret partnership leaves it fighting biggest crisis in decades

Pressure bears down on stockbroker shrouding itself in ‘vague’ details of scandal

Fri Mar 05 2021 - 04:50

Davy board to search for other potential cases of wrongdoing

Brokerage begins review of Central Bank findings that it breached market rules on conflicts of interest

Thu Mar 04 2021 - 05:23

Davy board commits to ‘appropriate actions’ after Central Bank fine

Paschal Donohoe reiterates call for measures that ‘reflect the gravity of the situation’

Wed Mar 03 2021 - 16:38

Minister urges clarification from Davy after record €4.1m fine

Top figures at stockbroking firm involved in bond deal that fell foul of conflict of interest rules

Wed Mar 03 2021 - 02:05

Fighting talk: Trump defence seeks to sully Democrats with their own words

Violent language common in political discourse so ‘please stop the hypocrisy’ – lawyer

Sat Feb 13 2021 - 15:47

Infertility treatment: When will free IVF be introduced in Ireland?

People in need of assisted reproductive technology face large bills and little support

Sat Jan 16 2021 - 06:00

Conor Pope’s mission to find the best gym in Dublin

'Over and over again he tells me that if I want to have a lean physique, I will need a time machine'

Sun Jan 12 2020 - 06:05

Chelsea’s future – like that of the club’s absent owner – remains in the balance

Abramovich unable to witness in the flesh the side’s stylish progress under Sarri

Fri Nov 02 2018 - 23:07