News roundup: the top stories at midday

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

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**Noonan** says budget will be tough but fair.

**Budget 2014:** What to watch out for.

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**INM** operating profit up 3.8% year-to-date, seeking more cost savings.

**Smurfit Kappa** buys UK print and packaging company.

**Ryanair** asks customers to "tell Michael O'Leary".

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**Irish** trade surplus posts modest rise in August - CSO.

**Irish** visitor numbers rise by 4.2% in Q2 - CSO.

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**Tentative** ...