Is a schoolteacher equipped to make good decisions about corporate governance?

I looked up Catherine Martin’s background last week, given the controversy surrounding RTE governance, the resignation of the Chair of the Board of RTE, Siún Ní Raghallaigh. My suspicion was correct: she was a schoolteacher. A teacher of English and Music in a community school for 15 years. Being a schoolteacher is a hugely importantly… Continue reading Is a schoolteacher equipped to make good decisions about corporate governance?

A surprising trend in YouTube viewing habits

Some top executive in YouTube has made a lot of noise recently about a surprising trend to do with YouTube. A surprisingly large, and increasing, number of people are watching YouTube videos on their televisions. Not on computers or smart phones or iPad devices but on their home tv. In fact, nearly half (45% of… Continue reading A surprising trend in YouTube viewing habits

Another reminder of the power of fascination in marketing

I had a consultation during the week with a lady whose English was poor. She is from a place a long way from Ireland with a different alphabet and language. We struggled through 45 minutes of each of us doing our best to make the other understand. She was packing up her papers at the… Continue reading Another reminder of the power of fascination in marketing

Burkes barred from High Court review hearing of Enoch Burke case

Certain members of the Burke family-Sean, Martina, Isaac, and Ammi-are not permitted to attend a review hearing next week in the High Court of Enoch Burke’s continued imprisonment for contempt of court. The four individuals concerned were given the opportunity to give undertakings as to how they would behave but they were not prepared to… Continue reading Burkes barred from High Court review hearing of Enoch Burke case

Fake posturing about contract law and RTE deals

The fake posturing about confidentiality clauses in RTE exit packages over the last few days has been nauseating. We all know, including politicians, what a contract is. We are aware that terms and conditions make up contracts and mean something. At its most basic, a deal is a deal. Some of us will have experience… Continue reading Fake posturing about contract law and RTE deals

The countryside comes alive from the seat of a Vespa

I’ve been out and about pretty much every day on my Vespa scooter since it was delivered. I have been mainly travelling the back roads around my home. I have never ridden a scooter or motorbike before, so I thought it sensible to spend some time getting used to riding a scooter. I am thoroughly… Continue reading The countryside comes alive from the seat of a Vespa

One good thing that came from the Covid health crisis

One good thing that arose from the Covid crisis a few years ago was the introduction, and acceptance, of Zoom meetings. I am not saying it is perfect, by any means. But the convenience it has brought about has been a huge benefit to many small businesses, especially mine. I do consultations by Zoom and… Continue reading One good thing that came from the Covid health crisis