THE Dublin Docklands Development Authority has brought a preliminary application aimed at having developer Bernard McNamara’s company Donatex Ltd provide security for the costs of their legal action alleging the authority exposed them to claims of more than €108 million over the purchase of the Irish Glass Bottle site at Ringsend.

South Wharf plc and Dublin Port Company have confirmed that a tenderer to buy their Ringsend property has been identified.

The ISEQ index of shares fell back from yesterday's highs, ending today's session down 32.88 points at 7889.3.

Glassware company South Wharf plc has reported an increase in turnover of €300,000 to €1.2m.