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Telecoms group Eir has reported an increase in annual revenue for the first time in eight years.

The company said revenue for the year to the end of June was €1.3 billion, up 4 per cent on the previous 12 months.

Earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation were up 5 per cent to €505m, though this figure excluded costs related to storm damage. Eir said operating costs were "broadly flat".

Eir's total ...