O’Brien rebukes minister over criticism

Billionaire businessman Denis O’Brien wrote a strongly-worded critical and cynical letter to Lucinda Creighton complaining about the European affairs minister’s disapproval of his appearance at the global economic forum.

Mr O’Brien attacked tribunals, suggested Ms Creighton was “uncomfortable” with him creating thousands of jobs, and reminded her of the “constitutional right to one’s good name and reputation”.

He said he also noted Ms Creighton’s own comments that it was “important not to turn your back on my contribution”.