Irish Times group almost doubles profitsThis was due to a slightly improved trading performance, profit on disposal of operations of €4 million, investment portfolio gains of €1.2 million, and costs of reorganisation of €3.7 million
What the papers say: Thursday's front pagesThursday's front pages focus on a range of stories, from Catherine Connolly holding a commanding lead in the latest poll to witnesses shedding light on the stabbing of a juvenile in Dublin.