An event management firm here that attracts Heads of State and company CEOs to its events has been ordered to pay €90,000 in compensation to a Speaker Director for his unfair dismissal.

Garda Commissioner Drew Harris requested the move from the Department of Justice, as the Head of HR is a civilian.

Representatives of some of the world’s biggest corporations and institutions are among Ireland’s most powerful women, according to an awards ceremony organised by the Women’s Executive Network.

Irish and international property group Treasury Holdings has appointed Kevin Keegan to its board.