Families could play major role in billion-euro fight for Jurys Doyle chain

THE Doyle and Beatty families could prove pivotal in the fight for control of the Jurys Doyle Hotels Group.

Despite rumours of a counter bid to Precinct’s €1.1 billion for the 33 hotels, sources close to the group said nothing concrete has emerged.

However, a spokesman for Derek Quinlan, who bought the Savoy last year for €1.1bn, confirmed he was interested in a possible bid.