News roundup: the top stories at midday
Central Bank trims 2013 GDP forecast, RBS pumps another £2.93 billion into Ulster Bank in 2012 and NTR names Rosheen McGuckian as new chief executive.
**The top local and international news at midday on Friday:**
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**Central Bank** trims 2013 GDP forecast to 1.2% from 1.3%.
**RBS** injects another £2.93 billion into Ulster Bank in 2012.
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**NTR** names Rosheen McGuckian as new chief executive.
**Providence's** Barryroe has recoverable resources of 346 mmboe.
**Aer Lingus** says total passenger numbers rise 4.3% in March.
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**European** airlines down on bird flu worries, Ryanair sheds 3.3%.
**Euro zone** retail sales ...