Person: Michael O'Flynn

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<p>Michelle O’Flynn, Property / Development Director, O’Flynn Group, Michael O’Flynn, Founder and CEO, O’Flynn Group, An Taoiseach, Micheál Martin, Minister for Housing James Browne John Coleman, CEO, LDA and Sharon Geraghty, chief of staff, LDA, at the LDA and the O’Flynn Group announcement of plans to deliver 542 new homes in Dublin. The new A-rated apartments are being delivered as part of Southwest Gate, a landmark residential scheme on the Naas Road in Dublin 12. Picture: Naoise Culhane</p>

development and construction

Bought for €115m by Michael O’Flynn 20 years ago, work now set to begin at Long Mile Rd site

The Naas Rd/Long Mile Rd has been an important stretch for centuries, originally for coaches in the 1700s and as the main road out of the capital to the South-West.

<p>Developer Michael O'Flynn: Judge said he was not satisfied O'Flynn Construction's challenge was a test case and said the construction firm should pay An Bord Pleanála’s costs of the application. File picture: Collins Courts</p>

news

O'Flynn Construction has to pay An Bord Pleanála legal costs over application, court rules

<p>Last month, a challenge by the Michael O’Flynn firm was struck out by Mr Justice Anthony Barr as the decision to include the lands on a map of RZLT-liable lands had been 'overtaken by subsequent events'. Picture: Collins Courts</p>

companies

Challenges to RZLT decisions have become moot, High Court told

court and crime

Supreme Court sends Michael O'Flynn objection to ex-business partner's PIA back to High Court

court and crime

Michael O'Flynn loses challenge to costs of case against ex-business partner's PIA

court and crime

Developer Michael O'Flynn wins legal battle against ex-business partner's insolvency arrangement

Developer Michael O'Flynn takes battle against PIA of ex-business partner to Supreme Court

The court’s decision will have ramifications for all future cases

Thu, 22 Jun, 2023

High Court dismisses Ezeon challenge to shareholder's insolvency deal

In his judgment, Mr Justice Alexander Owens said Ezeon sought to set aside a Circuit Court order “in a manner unknown to law”.

Mon, 08 May, 2023

Michael O'Flynn case will have an 'impact on the entire insolvency system', court told

The High Court is hearing submissions on whether it is the appropriate court to hear an application by a company, whose shareholders include rugby star Ronan O'Gara, to set aside a Personal Insolvency Arrangement

Mon, 08 May, 2023

Supreme Court to hear O'Flynn's appeal against former business partner's PIA

The developer claims that John O’Driscoll owes him over €750,000 and was not insolvent when Mr O'Driscoll sought and was granted a Personal Insolvency Agreement by the courts

Tue, 07 Feb, 2023

Jurisdiction issue in challenge brought by O'Flynn and O'Gara against third shareholder's PIA

Rugby star and developer both seeking to overturn PIA over alleged debt owed to them by John O'Driscoll relating to purchase of Cork-based pub in 2007

Mon, 16 Jan, 2023

Ronan O'Gara told fellow shareholder 'you have fleeced me' in Cork pub insolvency case

The company that had bought The Silly Goose on Washington Street also claims that there is significant stock missing

Mon, 12 Dec, 2022

Michael O'Flynn: Inflation is the root of our housing problem, not property developers

Michael O'Flynn disputes the idea that the private sector is at fault for the housing crisis and has issued a list of questions for Rory Hearne to answer 'promptly and publicly'

Fri, 11 Nov, 2022

Developer Michael O'Flynn blocked from objecting to neighbour's insolvency arrangements

Other guarantor on €2.2m loan to John O’Driscoll is listed in court documents as Ronan O’Gara of Douglas, Co Cork, coach and former rugby player

Mon, 25 Jul, 2022

Cork developer Michael O'Flynn 'surprised' housing not named an essential service

The majority of building and construction sites were shut down last Friday after the government introduced further restrictions.

Thu, 02 Apr, 2020

Funeral of Roy Keane's father Mossie hears he 'was very proud of all his children'

The late father of former Republic of Ireland player and Assistant Manager, Roy Keane, considered all of his children to be stars, his funeral mass has heard.

Sat, 17 Aug, 2019

Whose pensions could cover the cost of rent post-retirement, asks leading developer

A NEW 'HERD' mentality and political consensus in favour of an Irish house market of 50% rental/social housing, and 50% homes to buy, risks creating a new welfare state, and may leave tenants unable to afford rent when they retire.

Wed, 19 Jun, 2019

'For Ireland to succeed, we need Cork to succeed' - the sights and sounds of #CorkOnTheRise

Cork - a city full of history, culture and identity, and a city with so much more potential.

Fri, 26 Apr, 2019

Tracey Kennedy: 'I find it hard to look at it at the moment with anything but rage, but it is a beautiful wonderful stadium'

Cork chairperson Tracey Kennedy has allayed clubs’ fears that they will be asked to pay for the cost of Páirc Uí Chaoimh. And says she would personally welcome Munster rugby in the stadium.

Mon, 04 Mar, 2019

'Common sense has prevailed' as GAA allow Liam Miller match to go ahead at Páirc Uí Chaoimh

The GAA has confirmed they will allow the Liam Miller benefit game to be played at Páirc Uí Chaoimh on September 25.

Sat, 28 Jul, 2018

Catch-up with what you've missed so far today with our lunchtime briefing

Good afternoon. Here’s all the news you need to know this lunchtime.

Fri, 15 Jan, 2016

Court appoints liquidators to Cork building firm over Nama debt

Cork building firm O'Brien and O'Flynn is to be wound up over a €71m debt to Nama.

Tue, 02 Sep, 2014

Michael O'Flynn: I want to get back to doing business

Michael O'Flynn has said he wants to get back to doing business following yesterday's court ruling in which he regained control of his property development company.

Thu, 14 Aug, 2014

Court restores O'Flynns to control of property empire

The High Court has stood down the appointment of an interim examiner to the €1.8bn O'Flynn property empire.

Wed, 13 Aug, 2014

High Court to rule on appointment of examiner to O'Flynn property empire

Control of the €1.8bn O'Flynn property empire will be decided by the High Court today.

Wed, 13 Aug, 2014

O'Flynn 'delighted' with Creighton apology

Fine Gael's Lucinda Creighton has apologised to Cork property developer Michael O'Flynn as part of a settlement of his defamation action against her.

Thu, 15 Nov, 2012

Cork developer says Creighton 'looking for attention' with 'cute hoor' speech

A Cork property developer suing Fine Gael's Lucinda Creighton for defamation claims she was looking for attention when she made a speech denouncing "cute hoor" politics.

Wed, 14 Nov, 2012

Cork property developer claims TD refused to apologise, court hears

A Cork property developer has told the High Court Junior Minister Lucinda Creighton refused to issue an open public apology after he complained about comments she made about him while discussing poor standards in public life.

Wed, 14 Nov, 2012

Cork property developer shocked at 'cute hoor' speech, defamation case hears

A Cork property developer who alleges he was defamed by Fine Gael's Lucinda Creighton has told the High Court he was shocked by a speech she gave denouncing "cute hoor" politics.

Tue, 13 Nov, 2012

Property developer begins defamation case against Creighton

A jury has begun hearing a High Court defamation action by a property developer who claims his reputation has been tarnished by Fine Gael's Lucinda Creighton.

Tue, 13 Nov, 2012

Tall tale as 70m tower gets green light

PLANNING permission for the country’s tallest building, to be constructed next to Cork’s City Hall, has been rubber-stamped by the city council.

Thu, 07 Jul, 2005

‘Jungle justice’ is not confined to the IRA

WHAT’S all the hullabaloo about the IRA’s “jungle justice”, as your political correspondent Harry McGee called it?

Sat, 19 Mar, 2005

Angry Thompson is considering his position

AT least one senior member of the IFA National Council is “considering his future”, after the Association’s marathon Council meeting, where a new organisational structure was adopted.

Thu, 10 Mar, 2005

One law for farms, says IFA

CHARGING €300 for a land fill licence to allow earth be brought onto a farm is one of the local authority bills which Limerick IFA have objected to. IFA Chairman Michael O'Flynn said IFA does not oppose controls, but they are "overdone".

Thu, 20 Jan, 2005

Sudan: the solution

YOUR editorial (Irish Examiner, August 23) stated that “a generous public must keep giving” to Sudan and that €440 million was needed to prevent mass starvation.

Thu, 02 Sep, 2004

Independent testing of milk is back on track

A PILOT programme of independent monitoring of milk testing is back on track, after a change of heart by Teagasc.

Thu, 02 Sep, 2004

Boycott threat after Teagasc testing pull-out

The State advisory service, Teagasc, has become embroiled in another row with farmers, after withdrawing from a scheme being set up by the IFA for independent testing of milk.

Thu, 29 Jul, 2004

Tiger on British spending spree

A HALF-A-BILLION euro spending spree on two British property portfolio purchases has put a bullish Irish company into the business headlines.

Wed, 21 Jul, 2004

IFA clash over Partnership

IFA leader John Dillon has defended the Association's continued involvement in the Sustaining Progress national partnership, during a public clash with a county IFA Chairman who challenged "non-delivery' of the Partnership for farmers.

Thu, 22 Apr, 2004

Phoney war won’t provide the answers

JOHN CLARKE writes (Irish Examiner, March 13) regarding the Madrid bombings that the terrorists show “no mercy, no compassion, no attempts to avoid harming the vulnerable like children or the elderly.”

Sat, 20 Mar, 2004

Truce offer proposed

A FORMULA for more harmonious relationships with farm "inspectors" has been proposed by a leading Munster IFA officer.

Thu, 25 Sep, 2003

America: rogue nation

THE United States has attacked the following counties since World War II:

Tue, 22 Jul, 2003

Farmers seek inpection ban if land owner is not present

FARMERS in Co Limerick want to bar officials of the Department of Agriculture from inspecting farms in the absence of the owner.

Thu, 08 May, 2003

A short history of the Examiner golf Amm Amm tournament

THE Examiner Amm Amm inter club golf tournament, inaugurated by George Crosbie and his brother, the late Donal, proved a hit from the start and the competition quickly became a regular fixture in the golfing calendar.

Thu, 27 Mar, 2003

Farmers taking second look at validity of cattle insurance

FARMERS are looking closely at a multi-million euro bill for insuring cattle sent to the processing factories.

Thu, 27 Feb, 2003