Announcements - 28th July 2005

Director Information

In relation to the appointment of Dr. Chris Gilchrist, Chief Operating Officer, as executive director effective 25 July 2005, no additional information is required to be disclosed pursuant to 6.6.13 (1)-(6) of the listing rules of the Irish Stock Exchange and 9.6.13 (1)-(6) of the listing rules of the UK Listing Authority.

For further information:

Michael Carvill
Managing Director
+353-1-671 0411
+353-87-674 0110

Murray Consultants
Elizabeth Headon
Tel: +353-1-498 0300
Mob: +353 87 989 7234

Conduit PR Ltd
Leesa Peters
+44-207-6188708
Mob: +44 781 215 9885