7. Larry Goodman

Having made a multi-billion euro fortune from the meat industry over more than 40 years, media-shy Larry Goodman (82) has invested some of his profits in property, and is now believed to be the State’s biggest landlord. His Ardee, Co Louth-headquartered ABP Food Group is Europe’s largest beef processor, with operations in nine countries, and a €3bn turnover, while the commercial property interests include Baggot Street’s Miesian Plaza, and a large block on the corner of Kildare Street and Nassau Street, which he is battling to redevelop.

Son Laurence Jnr also has property interests, with his Urban Life firm having expanded to the UK. It had sales of €33m in 2018, earning €5m in profit, out of €9m accumulated profits, with its Irish developments currently concentrated in Co Louth.