Simon Harris is installed as Ireland's new prime minister. He's the country's youngest leader

LONDON (AP) — Lawmaker Simon Harris was elected Ireland's prime minister by a vote in parliament Tuesday, becoming at 37 the country’s youngest-ever leader. Harris takes over as head of Ireland’s three-party coalition government from Leo Varadkar, who announced his surprise...

Accenture: Fiscal Q2 Earnings Snapshot

DUBLIN (AP) — DUBLIN (AP) — Accenture PLC (ACN) on Thursday reported fiscal second-quarter net income of $1.67 billion. On a per-share basis, the Dublin-based company said it had profit of $2.63. Earnings, adjusted for non-recurring costs, were $2.77 per share. The...

Irish prime minister concedes defeat in a vote over constitutional amendments about family and women

DUBLIN (AP) — Irish Prime Minister Leo Varadkar conceded defeat Saturday as two constitutional amendments he supported that would have broadened the definition of family and removed language about a woman’s role in the home were headed toward rejection. Varadkar, who pushed the...

Irish Prime Minister Leo Varadkar concedes defeat for amendments over definition of family and the woman’s role at home

Amarin: Q4 Earnings Snapshot

DUBLIN (AP) — DUBLIN (AP) — Amarin Corp. PLC (AMRN) on Thursday reported a fourth-quarter loss of $5.8 million, after reporting a profit in the same period a year earlier. The Dublin-based company said it had a loss of 1 cent per share. Earnings, adjusted for stock option expense...

Dole: Q4 Earnings Snapshot

DUBLIN (AP) — DUBLIN (AP) — Dole PLC (DOLE) on Thursday reported net income of $22.3 million in its fourth quarter. The Dublin-based company said it had net income of 23 cents per share. Earnings, adjusted for one-time gains and costs, came to 16 cents per share. ...

Jazz: Q4 Earnings Snapshot

DUBLIN (AP) — DUBLIN (AP) — Jazz Pharmaceuticals PLC (JAZZ) on Wednesday reported fourth-quarter earnings of $94.2 million. On a per-share basis, the Dublin-based company said it had net income of $1.42. Earnings, adjusted for non-recurring costs and restructuring costs, were...

Perrigo: Q4 Earnings Snapshot

DUBLIN (AP) — DUBLIN (AP) — Perrigo Co. (PRGO) on Tuesday reported a loss of $32.3 million in its fourth quarter. The Dublin-based company said it had a loss of 24 cents per share. Earnings, adjusted for one-time gains and costs, came to 86 cents per share. The...

AerCap: Q4 Earnings Snapshot

DUBLIN (AP) — DUBLIN (AP) — AerCap Holdings NV (AER) on Friday reported fourth-quarter net income of $1.11 billion. On a per-share basis, the Dublin-based company said it had net income of $5.37. Earnings, adjusted for non-recurring gains, came to $3.11 per share. ...

Icon PLC: Q4 Earnings Snapshot

DUBLIN 18, Ireland (AP) — Icon PLC (ICLR) on Wednesday reported fourth-quarter earnings of $216.4 million. On a per-share basis, the Dublin 18, Ireland-based company said it had profit of $2.60. Earnings, adjusted for one-time gains and costs, came to $3.46 per share. ...