The State-backed firm behind the Deposit Return Scheme recorded a pre-tax surplus of €51.3 million last year

Bank of Ireland shares were 1.7 per cent lower in early trading

There was a new maximum peak of demand in Ireland of 5,544MW, followed by a new capacity energised onto the system: 300MW solar; 150MW wind; and 75MW batteries.

The plant hire and civil engineering company owned by the Independent Kerry TD enjoyed a record year

New accounts show that the Johnson & Perrot group recorded the increase in profits as revenues increased by 3 per cent from €130.84 million to €135.22 million