News roundup: top stories at midday

**Top Irish and international business news at midday**

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**Hollande** knows fiscal pact can't be reopened.

**European** industrial production falls in March.

**Euro finance ministers** to meet with Greece centre stage.

**Construction** activity continues to decline in April.

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**C&C** shares buck weaker trend in Irish stock market.

**Laya Healthcare** to create 100 jobs over three years.

**C&C** rises on talk of SABMiller, Carlsberg bid.

**Providence** says loss narrows as revenue rises.

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