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Irish Times
9 hours ago
- Politics
- Irish Times
Telling the Truth Is Dangerous: A history of Robert Dudley Edwards
Telling the Truth Is Dangerous: How Robert Dudley Edwards Changed Irish History Forever Author : Neasa MacErlean ISBN-13 : 978-1839529177 Publisher : Tartaruga Books Guideline Price : €17.50 In the 1986 Dáil debate that led to the establishment of the National Archives of Ireland, taoiseach Garret FitzGerald singled out University College Dublin professor emeritus Robert Dudley Edwards, who, he said, 'has never ceased to press me to have this legislation enacted'. Edwards had spent more than 50 years 'planning and fighting for' the establishment of the archives, and he died on June 5th, 1988, four days after FitzGerald's National Archives Act came into force to preserve and make publicly available millions of State documents from pre- and post-independence Ireland. 'Dudley's life mission was complete,' his granddaughter writes in this densely detailed and exhaustively sourced and annotated biography. As professor of modern Irish history at UCD from 1944 to 1979 Edwards also established the UCD Archive Department (which houses the papers of Michael Collins, Éamon de Valera, William T Cosgrave, Eoin MacNeill, Kevin Barry, pre-1922 Sinn Féin and others) and he was 'the original proposer and main mover' of the Bureau of Military History, which records the reminiscences of veterans of the 1913-1923 conflicts. He also helped establish the Irish Historical Studies journal and the Irish Historical Society, forged strong links with international historians and wrote (often anonymously or pseudonymously) for the Irish Press, Sunday Press, Sunday Independent and the Leader. READ MORE The eldest son of a Co Clare-born, London-trained nurse and an English Midlands schoolmaster turned civil servant, Edwards was six years old when his parents sheltered him in their home on Dartmouth Square in Dublin, within earshot of the British assault on the 1916 rebels in the Royal College of Surgeons on St Stephen's Green. He was aged 13 when the State records in the Four Courts burned to cinders in the assault that began the Civil War on June 30th, 1922. Teetotal in early adulthood, his later alcoholism affected his family life and public behaviour. Further family sadness and dysfunction followed with eldest daughter Mary's descent into derangement, suicide attempts, involuntary hospital admissions and near-filicidal attacks on her daughter Neasa, who refers to herself in the third person throughout. This is an essential book for anybody interested in history, historiography, or independent Ireland's first century.
BreakingNews.ie
3 days ago
- Politics
- BreakingNews.ie
West Cork woman (88) faces looming prospect of homelessness
The Minister for Housing has agreed to examine the case of an 88-year-old woman in County Cork, who is facing homelessness. Jennifer Marley is being forced to vacate her rented Bantry home, after receiving a notice to quit. Advertisement She had been living in the private rented accommodation for the past six years, but the landlord now plans to sell the property. James Browne says his department will work with Cork County Council in an effort to resolve her situation. "My department is reaching out to the County Council to see what measures can be put in place and we also gave significant funding to local authorities around Tenant In Situ and to prioritise older people as well," he told Newstalk. "We'll engage with the local authority to see if this particular lady's situation can be resolved." After receiving a notice to quit, Jennifer Marley from Bantry registered for social housing some time ago and is actively seeking assistance from Cork County Council. Advertisement But with no suitable accommodation being offered and the clock ticking, she fears being forced into emergency homeless accommodation or a nursing home. Independent Ireland leader Michael Collins raised Ms Marley's case in the Dáil, saying homeless accommodation is not suitable for someone like her, and since she is capable of living independently, a lack of housing should not force her into a nursing home. Nor, he added, should she be made to leave the locality she has long called home. "This woman is part of the fabric of our community — and now, at 88, she is being abandoned," said Mr Collins. "We cannot continue to treat elderly Irish citizens with such contempt." Taoiseach Micheál Martin responded to Ms Marley's case after it was raised in the Dáil, requesting that her details be passed on for further engagement. He said it should be possible to accommodate her in a council house.
Irish Independent
3 days ago
- Business
- Irish Independent
Fairer approach required from Sky Ireland to accommodate ordinary people and small publicans
Corkman Today at 02:00 Calls have been made for a 'fairer' approach from major broadcasters like Sky Ireland amid rising concerns over affordability, particularly for small publicans and struggling households. Cork TD Michael Collins who is the leader of Independent Ireland said Sky's constant price hikes are making sport unaffordable for ordinary people and small pubs that are struggling to stay afloat. 'Sky has been raising its prices year after year and people are struggling. The cost of simply showing sport in a small pub is heading towards €1,000 per month and over €2,000 for larger venues. That's simply unsustainable for many rural and family-run pubs.' 'There has to be give and take,' said the Cork South West TD. 'Pubs rely on live sport – soccer, GAA, horse racing – to survive. These events bring people in the door, help communities to stay connected, and support local employment. The burden of broadcasting fees, on top of insurance, staffing, electricity and carbon taxes, is pushing too many to the brink.' Deputy Collins added that the wider public is also struggling under the weight of rising fuel, heating, food, and housing costs. 'People have fewer and fewer small comforts. Watching a match with a neighbour or friends is one of the last ones left. We would hope that in the current climate of sky-high prices across the board, Sky and other providers might sit down and engage with both the licensed trade and ordinary viewers to find solutions.' 'If sport is priced out of reach for the very people who support it – the customers, the publicans, the communities – then everybody loses,' he added. Separately Sky Ireland has warned 400,000 dodgy-box users of 'consequences' if caught streaming sport or films using the illegal devices. The warning comes as the broadcaster, along with other industry bodies, appeared in the High Court after an injunction and search order was issued against a suspected operator of a dodgy-box streaming service in Wexford. The alleged operation includes piracy of Sky, Premier Sports, GAA+, LOITV and Clubber, among others, accessed by thousands of Irish dodgy-box owners and multiple resellers. Sky Ireland is also set to use private investigators to monitor WhatsApp chats to detect who is buying dodgy boxes. In a significant escalation, the broadcaster is now considering civil action against individual users for the first time. However, the Data Protection Commissioner (DPC) will meet the broadcaster to discuss whether such methods are legal according to GDPR privacy law. About one in five Irish households use a dodgy box, according to a ¬recent Sunday Independent poll. ADVERTISEMENT The streaming services are commonly sold through WhatsApp groups and other online discussion forums, where details of local dealers are provided. In Ireland, using a dodgy box to stream pirated content is an offence under the Copyright Act, punishable by up to five years in prison or a fine of up to €127,000. However, gardaí have consistently declined to pursue individual consumers of dodgy boxes, reserving action instead for commercial operators and distributors of the services.
Travel Weekly
5 days ago
- Business
- Travel Weekly
Global Crew Logistics
2024 sales: $540 million Previous ranking: 39 Employees: 105 full-time, 2 part-time 2699 Collins Ave. Miami Beach, FL 33140 Phone: (305) 576-3200 Website $540 million39105 full-time, 2 part-time2699 Collins Beach, FL 33140Phone: (305) 576-3200 Executives PRESIDENT: Michael Collins CFO: Lidia Milian DIRECTOR, ACCOUNT SERVICES: Julie Hay DIRECTOR, IT: Serguei Naoumovets DIRECTOR, OPERATIONS: Miguel Farah COMPANY FACTS * Privately held. * Owned by the Collins family. * Sales: 100% business. * A member of Travel Leaders. DEVELOPMENTS * Emphasized corporate account renewals and new business. LOOKING AHEAD * Working on organic growth and sales as well as marketing improvements. * Anticipating a stable 2025, similar to 2024.
Yahoo
5 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
NTB Q1 Deep Dive: Margin Expansion and Stable Asset Quality Amid Offshore Market Shifts
Offshore banking group Butterfield Bank (NYSE:NTB) beat Wall Street's revenue expectations in Q1 CY2025, with sales up 3.7% year on year to $147.8 million. Its non-GAAP profit of $1.30 per share was 19.6% above analysts' consensus estimates. Is now the time to buy NTB? Find out in our full research report (it's free). Revenue: $147.8 million vs analyst estimates of $141.5 million (3.7% year-on-year growth, 4.4% beat) Adjusted EPS: $1.30 vs analyst estimates of $1.09 (19.6% beat) Market Capitalization: $1.79 billion Butterfield Bank delivered first quarter results that surpassed Wall Street's expectations, with management highlighting disciplined expense controls and stable credit quality as key contributors. CEO Michael Collins attributed performance to a conservative loan book, a highly liquid balance sheet, and ongoing efficiency initiatives, including a voluntary early retirement program that reduced ongoing expenses. The bank also benefited from improved net interest margin due to a favorable shift in deposit mix and rising yields on new investments. CFO Craig Bridgewater noted that, while noninterest income was down from a seasonally strong prior quarter, increases in foreign exchange and trust fees partially offset lower transaction and incentive fees. Looking forward, Butterfield Bank's outlook is influenced by its continued focus on operational efficiency, selective expansion in core markets, and careful management of credit risk. Management expects some continued deposit outflows and highlighted inflationary pressures as an ongoing risk to expenses. CEO Michael Collins stated, "We continue to focus on sustainable dividend delivery and targeted organic growth, with select acquisitions considered in our trust and banking segments." The bank's leadership remains attentive to macroeconomic uncertainty, particularly around global trade and inflation, while leveraging its diversified fee income streams and cost discipline to support profitability. Management attributed the quarter's solid performance to higher net interest margins and effective expense management, while emphasizing stable asset quality and targeted market growth. Net interest margin expansion: The bank's net interest margin improved by nine basis points, aided by a favorable shift in deposits from term to demand accounts and reinvestment into higher-yield securities. Bridgewater explained that lower deposit costs more than offset modest declines in asset yields, supporting overall profitability. Expense discipline initiatives: A voluntary early retirement program was executed, reducing future salary expenses and supporting the ongoing expense run rate. Collins noted this program created opportunities for internal advancement and allowed the bank to further develop operations in Halifax, a lower-cost jurisdiction. Stable asset quality: The bank maintained a low-risk profile, with 68% of the loan book in full recourse residential mortgages and 81% of those loans at loan-to-value ratios below 70%. Schrum highlighted the resolution of a legacy hospitality loan in Bermuda, which is expected to reduce non-performing assets in coming quarters. Growth in key markets: Butterfield continued expanding its retail presence in the Channel Islands and successfully integrated Credit Suisse's trust business in Singapore, increasing assets under trust and strengthening its international footprint. Resilience to external shocks: Management reported limited direct impact from recent global trade tensions and tariffs, noting that Bermuda and Cayman were exempted from new U.S. shipping regulations. The main concern remains the indirect effect of higher living costs on local customers, which could affect mortgage payments and spending patterns. Butterfield Bank's outlook centers on maintaining expense discipline, managing deposit flows, and selective market growth to sustain profitability. Expense management and inflation: Management will continue to prioritize cost controls, including further leveraging its Halifax operations as a lower-cost center. They cautioned that emerging inflationary pressures could pose risks to the expense base, requiring ongoing vigilance and tactical adjustments. Deposit trends and funding stability: The bank expects modest continued outflows in client deposits, with average balances anticipated to settle within a defined range. Management's focus is on fostering stickier, retail-oriented funding in core markets like the Channel Islands and Bermuda to enhance funding stability. Selective expansion and M&A: Butterfield is targeting growth through organic retail expansion and selective acquisitions, particularly in trust and fee-based businesses within its current jurisdictions. Management emphasized a cautious approach to new markets, balancing growth opportunities against regulatory and operational risks. In the coming quarters, our team will monitor (1) trends in deposit outflows and the shift toward more stable retail funding, (2) the impact of inflation and cost of living pressures on expense discipline and loan quality, and (3) progress in expanding the retail presence in the Channel Islands and scaling trust operations in Singapore. The resolution of legacy loan exposures and the pace of noninterest income growth will also be important indicators. Butterfield Bank currently trades at $43.40, up from $42.42 just before the earnings. Is there an opportunity in the stock?The answer lies in our full research report (it's free). 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