Quirke hitting jackpot with arcade business

Businessman Richard Quirke continues to hit the jackpot with his amusement arcade and casino business increasing pre-tax profits last year by 45% to €2.74m.

Earlier this month, Mr Quirke lodged plans to modify his proposed €460m 325-hectare development that includes a casino at Two Mile Borris in his native Co Tipperary.

Mr Quirke secured planning permission for the development last June. However, Justice Minister Alan Shatter subsequently said the Two Mile Borris facility was out following a cabinet decision to provide for more modest casinos.