21.  The Irish company said it bought the business to strengthen its share of the European plastics market.

22.  The two Irish companies are based in the adjoining counties of Waterford and Kilkenny.

23.  There has been little effect on other Irish companies, many of which can be traded in the United States as American depository receipts.

24.  Vais said Monday he has no idea who controls Manadarin, described only as an Irish company in regulatory filings.

25.  When students and others landed at Irish airports over the last Christmas holidays, they were greeted by representatives of Irish companies handing out leaflets to prospective recruits.

26.  It turned out that British Steel is suing Butler in an unrelated matter and refuses to provide any steel to the Irish company.

27.  Unions said that they are fighting for a higher degree of recognition from Irish companies and a greater role in the management of them.