Domino sales in Ireland up by 26%

DOMINO PIZZA'S operations in Ireland have turned profitable, the company revealed yesterday.

First-half sales rose by just under 26% to £26.2 million, while pre-tax profit increased by 45% to £1.72m.

"As anticipated, the Irish commissary is now achieving a monthly profit and this is as a direct result of the opening of five new Irish stores," chief executive Stephen Hemsley said.