Boots profits climb to €24.7m

Pre-tax profits at the Irish arm of pharmacy retailer, Boots last year increased by 23.5% to €24.7m as revenues soared.

New accounts show Boots Retail (Ireland) Ltd recorded the increase in profits after revenues increased sharply by 52%, going from €298.35m to €453.2m.

The rise in revenues is partly explained by the period covering 17 months to the end of August 31 last compared to the prior 12-month period.