Architect profits up to €1.31m

PROFITS at leading architects Scott Tallon Walker rose by nearly half in 2004.

Accounts just filed show pre-tax profits last year increased to €1.31 million from €895,000 in 2003.

With profits rising strongly, the company boosted dividend payments to shareholders - who include its 10 directors. They shared €895,430, nearly double the dividend paid in 2003.