Irish Continental sees increase in revenues

Irish Ferries operator Irish Continental has reported a €3m increase in revenues for the six months ended June 30, from €163.2m in the period last year to €166.1m.

Operating profit before non-trading charge was €17.3m compared with €16.4m in 2007. There was a profit before tax of €17.5m compared with a loss of €1m in the first half of 2007.