Consolidated Profit and Loss Account for the year ended 31 December, 2008
| |
Notes |
2008
€'000 |
2007
€'000 |
Turnover: Group and share of joint venture
Less share of joint venture's turnover |
|
864,169
(14,126) |
884,373
(8,390) |
| Group turnover - continuing operations |
2 |
850,043 |
875,983 |
| Operating costs |
3 |
(818,808) |
(846,857) |
| Group operating profit - continuing operations |
|
31,235 |
29,126 |
| Share of operating loss of joint venture |
11 |
(9,685) |
(12,475) |
Exceptional items - continuing operations
- Net profit on sale of assets
Other finance income (net) |
4
18 |
-
18,340 |
1,516
31,250 |
| Profit on ordinary activities before taxation |
5 |
39,890 |
49,417 |
| Tax on profit on ordinary activities |
6 |
(6,675) |
(6,082) |
| Profit for the financial year |
7/20 |
33,215 |
43,335 |
On behalf of the Board
John Fitzgerald Chairman
Donal Connell Director