Roche Ireland revenue increases to €87.3m

The main Irish unit of Swiss-owned pharma giant Roche last year returned to profit after revenues increased by 29.5% to €87.3m.

According to returns just filed with the Companies Office, Roche Ireland Ltd recorded a pre-tax profit of €222,717 in 2011 after sustaining a €12.3m pre-tax loss in 2010.

The plant at Clarecastle, Co Clare returned to profit after revenues increased by €19.9m from €67.4m to €87.3m in the 12 months to the end of December.