A SPECIAL team of “conference ambassadors” has secured more than €2 million worth of business for Cork city.

The Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service has been provided with new vehicles and equipment which, in the aftermath of 9/11 and the London bombings, will enable them to deal with a major terrorist attack.

Marconi’s successor company Telent today announced its first major deal after securing a £36m (€52.5m) contract with telecoms group O2.