Are Irish men allowed to go into business?

Irish security sources say there have been 70 recorded incidents of what is thought to be paramilitary attacks on Irish businessmen. The latest attack involved 50 year old father of 6, Mr Lunney who was abducted on Tuesday evening whilst on his way home from work. Mr Lunney who is Chief Operating Officer at Quinn Industrial Holdings had been warned in writing, along with other directors, in May.
Mr Quin was tortured for what is thought to be around two hours. After his ordeal, he was dumped on a quiet country road in Cornafean, County Cavan.
According to the Irish Indepedent, during the attack the abductees warned Mr Lunney that he and his four fellow directors, who were named, would be murdered unless they resigned their positions.
The kidnap and torture has been blamed on dissident republicans although this doesn’t make sense. However, the incident is said to be part of a paramilitary operation. There have been complaints about the lack of border control between north and south.
The abduction is thought to have been planned to coincide with a board meeting that was due to take place on Wednesday morning.