News roundup: the top stories at lunchtime

**The top local and international news at lunchtime:**

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**Enterprise Ireland** invests €23 million in 12 technology gateways.

**Grafton Group** buys Belgian merchanting business for €20.5 million.

**Discount retailer** Dealz to create 160 seasonal jobs.

**Business confidence** in tourism sector returns - Failte Ireland.

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**Apple** to upgrade iPad amid challenges to tablet market share.

**Legoland** owner Merlin to float in London.

**Philips** reports near tripling in third quarter net profit.

**European shares** ...