Born into privilege, Michael Burke Jr comes from Irish business royalty, in a family worth hundreds of million euro. But how did the son of a major pharma tycoon become embroiled in an international crypto and money-laundering scam with a former Chinese takeaway shop worker?  

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In March 2009, mechanic Liam ‘Blackie’ Murray was found dead in his bed, having been shot four times. Murray was keenly aware of threats on his life, yet his murder has left Gardaí puzzled for the past 17 years. This week, new searches took place in Dublin as investigators tried to finally crack the case.

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In March 2009, mechanic Liam ‘Blackie’ Murray was found dead in his bed, having been shot four times. Murray was keenly aware of threats on his life, yet his murder has left Gardaí puzzled for the past 17 years. This week, new searches took place in Dublin as investigators tried to finally crack the case.
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Who shot Liam Murray four times as he slept? New searches take place in 17-year-old murder case


Within publican circles few names carry the same weight or shine as the Chawkes.  Led by pub mogul and family patriarch Charlie, the family have amassed a catalogue of some of Ireland's biggest public houses. But now a late-night incident in a hotel bar involving two of his children has put the Chawke name into the headlines for all the wrong reasons.   
  
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Gouging, biting and an ‘embarrassment’ on pub dynasty: The Chawke sibling assault case

This week, Fianna Fáil turns the ripe old age of 100. But is the house that Éamon de Valera built in disarray? Irish Independent political correspondent John Downing reckons “they’re a very pale, poor shadow of what they were”. So, how did Dev shape the party in the first place? How did Seán Lemass modernise Ireland? Why did Charles Haughey command such loyalty?  What made Bertie Ahern the “ultimate pragmatist”?  And where does Micheál Martin stand among the leaders who have gone before him?




Host: Fionnán Sheahan

Guest: John Downing

This week, Fianna Fáil turns the ripe old age of 100. But is the&nbsp;house that&nbsp;Éamon&nbsp;de Valera built&nbsp;in disarray? Irish Independent&nbsp;political correspondent&nbsp;John Downing&nbsp;reckons “they’re&nbsp;a very pale, poor shadow of what they were”.&nbsp;So, how&nbsp;did&nbsp;Dev&nbsp;shape the party in the first place? How did&nbsp;Seán Lemass&nbsp;modernise&nbsp;Ireland? Why did Charles Haughey command such loyalty?&nbsp; What made Bertie Ahern the “ultimate pragmatist”?&nbsp; And where does Micheál Martin stand among the leaders who have gone before him?
 
Host: Fionnán Sheahan
Guest: John Downing

Indo Daily Investigates: The €5.5m crypto fraud, a former Chinese takeaway worker and the Pharma tycoon’s son

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