Irish food group Greencore has agreed a possible £1.2bn (€1.43bn) reverse takeover deal for Bakkavor, a rival supplier of ready meals to UK supermarkets.
Dublin landlord Paul Howard has failed in his appeal over a High Court judgment obtained against him by Revenue for some €2.4m in tax and interest.
A dispute over a hotel operated by companies of businessman and horse owner Conor Clarkson has been settled, the High Court heard.