Strong performance by Stock Exchange

Irish Stock Exchange boss Deirdre Somers has said a strong performance last year shows that the Dublin exchange remains a vibrant, growing business.

Despite a number of high profile de-listings in recent years, the ISE benefited from improved market conditions in 2013 and saw strong growth across its core debt, funds and equities businesses.

The Exchange grew its overall revenues by 12%, last year, to €22.9 million; with pre-tax profits up by 15% at €7.2m. Operating profit, for the year, was up by 25% to just under €6.4m.