[3][4] The Irish Times reported the next day that, "The attacks are believed to be part a campaign against leading figures in the North’s commercial life launched late last year by the Provisional IRA.

"[4] Despite his move to England, he continued to describe himself thus: "I am Jewish, Northern Irish, and an Ulster Unionist"[5] Since 2005, Stanley Leisure has seen changes of ownership, with William Hill buying the bookmaking operations and the Genting Group buying the casino operation.

[citation needed] Steinberg sold a large number of his shares in 2004, but retained 11.3% of the company's stake.

[8] The Northern Ireland Friends of Israel group was launched with Steinberg as president in March 2009.

[9] Steinberg died in London on 2 November 2009 while travelling to attend a sitting of the House of Lords.