A Different View with Dave O’Connell

The boss of a big Irish media company had a badge of pride that he wore when it came to getting rid of staff; he always did it before breakfast because he saw no reason it should spoil his day or give him indigestion.

So when his turn came for the bullet – as these things inevitably do when you’re a hired gun – guess what time he was summoned to a showdown meeting at?

It’s not known if he subsequently stayed for breakfast.

But when news of the big man’s departure reached the ears of........

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