Figures from the Department of Children, Disability and Equality show the State paid €285.4 million on international protection and related costs in July-September. They include Brimwood Unlimited, which received €3.11 million in three months, and JMA Ventures, which received €2.69 million. Kintrona, whose directors include Tony O’Neill of Cork and John Crean of Portlaoise, received €6.33 million from the department. Heronwell Unlimited, whose shareholders include Damien Bateman of Portmarnock, Dublin, received €4.67 million in three months. Townbe Unlimited, whose directors include Paul Collins of Bandon, Co Cork, received €3.56 million.

Source: The Irish Times December 09, 2025 09:48 UTC