He is also a board member of Gemalto NV and sits on the audit committee and the strategy and M&A committee.

The Irish Prison Officers Association said today that it is immensely concerned by escalating violence and gang culture in Irish jails.

THOUSANDS of Irish policyholders are in line for a €70 million windfall following the decision of Standard Life in Britain to reject several bids and to seek a flotation on the London Stock Exchange.