Profit & Loss: Inside the world of private Irish businesses

Facebook Ireland had pre-tax profits of €174.3 million, up from €109.6 million the year before, generated by “third-party revenue”, the company noted in its accounts.

That came on foot of a rise in turnover from €7.8 billion to €12.6 billion, made from companies who pay to use Facebook as a platform for games and other services.

It also saw its administrative expenses rise from €7.7 billion to €12.1 million because of an increase ...