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<p>Karl Bohlin (pictured), who is also CEO of multinational software group, HansaWorld, which specialises in enterprise resource planning and customer relationship management, has said his 'highest priority' is finding a girlfriend, it has also been alleged. Photo: Hansaworld</p>

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Limerick-based firm's founder spent €100k of company money on girls he hired from 'illicit websites', court told

The court heard that Karl Bohlin 'has been primarily concerned with his love life and finding a girlfriend', and used the company human resources 'to screen the girls from various illicit websites for suitability'

<p>Paul Murphy (right) is taking legal proceedings against Heather Humphreys (left). </p>

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Humphreys takes legal advice as Paul Murphy launches defamation case over debate remarks

<p>Sentencing the men on Thursday, Mr Justice Paul McDermott said Tom Niland (pictured) was a kind man who was entitled to feel comfortable and secure in his own home. File photo</p>

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Three men who killed pensioner Tom Niland sentenced to a total of 43 years

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Cork murder accused texted his mother claiming 'fella that robbed me… got a hiding', court told

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Opportunity to shape new neighbourhood in Tralee as lands near MTU come to market for €4.5m

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