News roundup: the top stories at midday

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

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**Communicorp** acquires eight UK radio stations.

**UTV Ireland** in talks with BAI on new TV station.

**Vodafone Ireland** reports rising number of smartphone users.

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**Ryanair** to allow portable electronic devices on all flights.

**Ryanair** says January traffic rises 5% to 4.6 million.

**Aer Lingus** passenger numbers rise 2% in January.

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**Draghi** as ECB master of suspense keeps investors guessing.

**Danske Bank** delivers ...