News roundup: the top stories at midday

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

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**Tourism** jobs, earnings, visitors rose last year - Fáilte Ireland said.

**Emirates Airlines** to double service on Dublin-Dubai route.

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**PwC report** finds "inappropriate collaboration" in RSA's Irish unit.

**Ulster Bank** makes €1.2 billion available for business lending.

**Grafton** revenues rose 8% last year as recovery took hold.

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**Marks & Spencer** clothing sales drop again amid over-stocking.

**Tesco's** sales fall in Christmas period.