Director/PDMR Shareholding
CRH PLC
08 May 2006
NOTIFICATION OF TRANSACTIONS OF DIRECTORS, PERSONS DISCHARGING MANAGERIAL
RESPONSIBILITY OR CONNECTED PERSONS
All relevant boxes should be completed in block capital letters.
1. Name of the issuer
CRH plc
2. State whether the notification relates to (i) a transaction notified in
accordance with the Market Abuse Rules; (ii) a disclosure made in accordance
with section 53 (as extended by section 64) of the Companies Act 1990 or entered
into the issuer's register in accordance with section 59 of the Companies Act
1990; or (iii) both (i) and (ii).
both (i) and (ii)
3. Name of person discharging managerial responsibilities/director
Declan W. Doyle
4. State whether notification relates to a person connected with a person
discharging managerial responsibilities/director named in 3 and identify the
connected person
No
5. Indicate whether the notification is in respect of a holding of the person
referred to in 3 or 4 above or in respect of a non-beneficial interest
Declan W. Doyle
6. Description of shares (including class), debentures or derivatives or
financial instruments relating to shares
Ordinary shares of €0.32 each
7. Name of registered shareholders(s) and, if more than one, the number of
shares held by each of them
Declan W. Doyle 187,353
AC Employee Benefit Trustees Limited 1,814
8 State the nature of the transaction
Scrip Dividend
9. Number of shares, debentures or financial instruments relating to shares
acquired
42
10. Percentage of issued class acquired (treasury shares of that class should
not be taken into account when calculating percentage)
-
11. Number of shares, debentures or financial instruments relating to shares
disposed
-
12. Percentage of issued class disposed (treasury shares of that class should
not be taken into account when calculating percentage)
-
13. Price per share or value of transaction
€28.48
14. Date and place of transaction
8th May 2006; Dublin
15. Total holding following notification and total percentage holding following
notification (any treasury shares should not be taken into account when
calculating percentage)
189,167
16. Date issuer informed of transaction
8th May 2006
If a person discharging managerial responsibilities has been granted options by
the issuer complete the following boxes
17 Date of grant
....................................
18. Period during which or date on which it can be exercised
....................................
19. Total amount paid (if any) for grant of the option
....................................
20. Description of shares or debentures involved (class and number)
....................................
....................................
21. Exercise price (if fixed at time of grant) or indication that price is to be
fixed at the time of exercise
....................................
22. Total number of shares or debentures over which options held following
notification
....................................
23. Any additional information
....................................
24. Name of contact and telephone number for queries
Angela Malone
+353 1 6344340
Name and signature of duly designated officer of issuer responsible for making
notification
Angela Malone
Company Secretary
Date of notification
8th May 2006
NOTIFICATION OF TRANSACTIONS OF DIRECTORS, PERSONS DISCHARGING MANAGERIAL
RESPONSIBILITY OR CONNECTED PERSONS
All relevant boxes should be completed in block capital letters.
1. Name of the issuer
CRH plc
2. State whether the notification relates to (i) a transaction notified in
accordance with the Market Abuse Rules; (ii) a disclosure made in accordance
with section 53 (as extended by section 64) of the Companies Act 1990 or entered
into the issuer's register in accordance with section 59 of the Companies Act
1990; or (iii) both (i) and (ii).
both (i) and (ii)
3. Name of person discharging managerial responsibilities/director
Jan Maarten de Jong
4. State whether notification relates to a person connected with a person
discharging managerial responsibilities/director named in 3 and identify the
connected person
No
5. Indicate whether the notification is in respect of a holding of the person
referred to in 3 or 4 above or in respect of a non-beneficial interest
Jan Maarten de Jong
6. Description of shares (including class), debentures or derivatives or
financial instruments relating to shares
Ordinary shares of €0.32 each
7. Name of registered shareholders(s) and, if more than one, the number of
shares held by each of them
Bank of Ireland Nominees Limited
8. State the nature of the transaction
Scrip Dividend
9. Number of shares, debentures or financial instruments relating to shares
acquired
23
10. Percentage of issued class acquired (treasury shares of that class should
not be taken into account when calculating percentage)
-
11. Number of shares, debentures or financial instruments relating to shares
disposed
-
12. Percentage of issued class disposed (treasury shares of that class should
not be taken into account when calculating percentage)
-
13. Price per share or value of transaction
€28.48
14. Date and place of transaction
8th May 2006; Dublin
15. Total holding following notification and total percentage holding following
notification (any treasury shares should not be taken into account when
calculating percentage)
3,072
16. Date issuer informed of transaction
8th May 2006
If a person discharging managerial responsibilities has been granted options by
the issuer complete the following boxes
17 Date of grant
....................................
18. Period during which or date on which it can be exercised
....................................
19. Total amount paid (if any) for grant of the option
....................................
20. Description of shares or debentures involved (class and number)
....................................
....................................
21. Exercise price (if fixed at time of grant) or indication that price is to be
fixed at the time of exercise
....................................
22. Total number of shares or debentures over which options held following
notification
....................................
23. Any additional information
....................................
24. Name of contact and telephone number for queries
Angela Malone
+353 1 6344340
Name and signature of duly designated officer of issuer responsible for making
notification
Angela Malone
Company Secretary
Date of notification
8th May 2006
NOTIFICATION OF TRANSACTIONS OF DIRECTORS, PERSONS DISCHARGING MANAGERIAL
RESPONSIBILITY OR CONNECTED PERSONS
All relevant boxes should be completed in block capital letters.
1. Name of the issuer
CRH plc
2. State whether the notification relates to (i) a transaction notified in
accordance with the Market Abuse Rules; (ii) a disclosure made in accordance
with section 53 (as extended by section 64) of the Companies Act 1990 or entered
into the issuer's register in accordance with section 59 of the Companies Act
1990; or (iii) both (i) and (ii).
both (i) and (ii)
3. Name of person discharging managerial responsibilities/director
Thomas W. Hill
4. State whether notification relates to a person connected with a person
discharging managerial responsibilities/director named in 3 and identify the
connected person
No
5. Indicate whether the notification is in respect of a holding of the person
referred to in 3 or 4 above or in respect of a non-beneficial interest
Thomas W. Hill
6. Description of shares (including class), debentures or derivatives or
financial instruments relating to shares
Ordinary shares of €0.32 each
7. Name of registered shareholders(s) and, if more than one, the number of
shares held by each of them
Aurum Nominees Limited 44,308
National City Nominees Limited 21,726
Thomas William Hill 5,855
Vidacos Nominees Limited 6,577
8. State the nature of the transaction
Scrip Dividend
9. Number of shares, debentures or financial instruments relating to shares
acquired
485
10. Percentage of issued class acquired (treasury shares of that class should
not be taken into account when calculating percentage)
-
11. Number of shares, debentures or financial instruments relating to shares
disposed
-
12. Percentage of issued class disposed (treasury shares of that class should
not be taken into account when calculating percentage)
-
13. Price per share or value of transaction
€28.48
14. Date and place of transaction
8th May 2006; Dublin
15. Total holding following notification and total percentage holding following
notification (any treasury shares should not be taken into account when
calculating percentage)
78,466
16. Date issuer informed of transaction
8th May 2006
If a person discharging managerial responsibilities has been granted options by
the issuer complete the following boxes
17 Date of grant
....................................
18. Period during which or date on which it can be exercised
....................................
19. Total amount paid (if any) for grant of the option
....................................
20. Description of shares or debentures involved (class and number)
....................................
....................................
21. Exercise price (if fixed at time of grant) or indication that price is to be
fixed at the time of exercise
....................................
22. Total number of shares or debentures over which options held following
notification
....................................
23. Any additional information
....................................
24. Name of contact and telephone number for queries
Angela Malone
+353 1 6344340
Name and signature of duly designated officer of issuer responsible for making
notification
Angela Malone
Company Secretary
Date of notification
8th May 2006
NOTIFICATION OF TRANSACTIONS OF DIRECTORS, PERSONS DISCHARGING MANAGERIAL
RESPONSIBILITY OR CONNECTED PERSONS
All relevant boxes should be completed in block capital letters.
1. Name of the issuer
CRH plc
2. State whether the notification relates to (i) a transaction notified in
accordance with the Market Abuse Rules; (ii) a disclosure made in accordance
with section 53 (as extended by section 64) of the Companies Act 1990 or entered
into the issuer's register in accordance with section 59 of the Companies Act
1990; or (iii) both (i) and (ii).
both (i) and (ii)
3. Name of person discharging managerial responsibilities/director
David M. Kennedy
4. State whether notification relates to a person connected with a person
discharging managerial responsibilities/director named in 3 and identify the
connected person
Director & Spouse
5. Indicate whether the notification is in respect of a holding of the person
referred to in 3 or 4 above or in respect of a non-beneficial interest
David M. Kennedy & Una Kennedy
6. Description of shares (including class), debentures or derivatives or
financial instruments relating to shares
Ordinary shares of €0.32 each
7. Name of registered shareholders(s) and, if more than one, the number of
shares held by each of them
David M. Kennedy 53,544
Una E. Kennedy 2,818
David M. Kennedy & Patricia Kennedy 9,250
8 State the nature of the transaction
Scrip Dividend
9. Number of shares, debentures or financial instruments relating to shares
acquired
437
10. Percentage of issued class acquired (treasury shares of that class should
not be taken into account when calculating percentage)
-
11. Number of shares, debentures or financial instruments relating to shares
disposed
-
12. Percentage of issued class disposed (treasury shares of that class should
not be taken into account when calculating percentage)
-
13. Price per share or value of transaction
€28.48
14. Date and place of transaction
8th May 2006; Dublin
15. Total holding following notification and total percentage holding following
notification (any treasury shares should not be taken into account when
calculating percentage)
- Director/Spouse 56,362
- As Trustee 9,250
16. Date issuer informed of transaction
8th May 2006
If a person discharging managerial responsibilities has been granted options by
the issuer complete the following boxes
17 Date of grant
....................................
18. Period during which or date on which it can be exercised
....................................
19. Total amount paid (if any) for grant of the option
....................................
20. Description of shares or debentures involved (class and number)
....................................
....................................
21. Exercise price (if fixed at time of grant) or indication that price is to be
fixed at the time of exercise
....................................
22. Total number of shares or debentures over which options held following
notification
....................................
23. Any additional information
....................................
24. Name of contact and telephone number for queries
Angela Malone
+353 1 6344340
Name and signature of duly designated officer of issuer responsible for making
notification
Angela Malone
Company Secretary
Date of notification
8th May 2006
NOTIFICATION OF TRANSACTIONS OF DIRECTORS, PERSONS DISCHARGING MANAGERIAL
RESPONSIBILITY OR CONNECTED PERSONS
All relevant boxes should be completed in block capital letters.
1. Name of the issuer
CRH plc
2. State whether the notification relates to (i) a transaction notified in
accordance with the Market Abuse Rules; (ii) a disclosure made in accordance
with section 53 (as extended by section 64) of the Companies Act 1990 or entered
into the issuer's register in accordance with section 59 of the Companies Act
1990; or (iii) both (i) and (ii).
both (i) and (ii)
3. Name of person discharging managerial responsibilities/director
Kieran McGowan
4. State whether notification relates to a person connected with a person
discharging managerial responsibilities/director named in 3 and identify the
connected person
No
5. Indicate whether the notification is in respect of a holding of the person
referred to in 3 or 4 above or in respect of a non-beneficial interest
Kieran McGowan
6. Description of shares (including class), debentures or derivatives or
financial instruments relating to shares
Ordinary shares of €0.32 each
7. Name of registered shareholders(s) and, if more than one, the number of
shares held by each of them
Davycrest Nominees Limited
8 State the nature of the transaction
Scrip Dividend
9. Number of shares, debentures or financial instruments relating to shares
acquired
61
10. Percentage of issued class acquired (treasury shares of that class should
not be taken into account when calculating percentage)
-
11. Number of shares, debentures or financial instruments relating to shares
disposed
-
12. Percentage of issued class disposed (treasury shares of that class should
not be taken into account when calculating percentage)
-
13. Price per share or value of transaction
€28.48
14. Date and place of transaction
8th May 2006; Dublin
15. Total holding following notification and total percentage holding following
notification (any treasury shares should not be taken into account when
calculating percentage)
7,883
16. Date issuer informed of transaction
8th May 2006
If a person discharging managerial responsibilities has been granted options by
the issuer complete the following boxes
17 Date of grant
....................................
18. Period during which or date on which it can be exercised
....................................
19. Total amount paid (if any) for grant of the option
....................................
20. Description of shares or debentures involved (class and number)
....................................
....................................
21. Exercise price (if fixed at time of grant) or indication that price is to be
fixed at the time of exercise
....................................
22. Total number of shares or debentures over which options held following
notification
....................................
23. Any additional information
....................................
24. Name of contact and telephone number for queries
Angela Malone
+353 1 6344340
Name and signature of duly designated officer of issuer responsible for making
notification
Angela Malone
Company Secretary
Date of notification
8th May 2006
NOTIFICATION OF TRANSACTIONS OF DIRECTORS, PERSONS DISCHARGING MANAGERIAL
RESPONSIBILITY OR CONNECTED PERSONS
All relevant boxes should be completed in block capital letters.
1. Name of the issuer
CRH plc
2. State whether the notification relates to (i) a transaction notified in
accordance with the Market Abuse Rules; (ii) a disclosure made in accordance
with section 53 (as extended by section 64) of the Companies Act 1990 or entered
into the issuer's register in accordance with section 59 of the Companies Act
1990; or (iii) both (i) and (ii).
both (i) and (ii)
3. Name of person discharging managerial responsibilities/director
Patrick J. Molloy
4. State whether notification relates to a person connected with a person
discharging managerial responsibilities/director named in 3 and identify the
connected person
No
5. Indicate whether the notification is in respect of a holding of the person
referred to in 3 or 4 above or in respect of a non-beneficial interest
Patrick J. Molloy
6. Description of shares (including class), debentures or derivatives or
financial instruments relating to shares
Ordinary shares of €0.32 each
7. Name of registered shareholders(s) and, if more than one, the number of
shares held by each of them
Patrick J. Molloy
8 State the nature of the transaction
Scrip Dividend
9. Number of shares, debentures or financial instruments relating to shares
acquired
103
10. Percentage of issued class acquired (treasury shares of that class should
not be taken into account when calculating percentage)
-
11. Number of shares, debentures or financial instruments relating to shares
disposed
-
12. Percentage of issued class disposed (treasury shares of that class should
not be taken into account when calculating percentage)
-
13. Price per share or value of transaction
€28.48
14. Date and place of transaction
8th May 2006; Dublin
15. Total holding following notification and total percentage holding following
notification (any treasury shares should not be taken into account when
calculating percentage)
13,294
16. Date issuer informed of transaction
8th May 2006
If a person discharging managerial responsibilities has been granted options by
the issuer complete the following boxes
17 Date of grant
....................................
18. Period during which or date on which it can be exercised
....................................
19. Total amount paid (if any) for grant of the option
....................................
20. Description of shares or debentures involved (class and number)
....................................
....................................
21. Exercise price (if fixed at time of grant) or indication that price is to be
fixed at the time of exercise
....................................
22. Total number of shares or debentures over which options held following
notification
....................................
23. Any additional information
....................................
24. Name of contact and telephone number for queries
Angela Malone
+353 1 6344340
Name and signature of duly designated officer of issuer responsible for making
notification
Angela Malone
Company Secretary
Date of notification
8th May 2006
NOTIFICATION OF TRANSACTIONS OF DIRECTORS, PERSONS DISCHARGING MANAGERIAL
RESPONSIBILITY OR CONNECTED PERSONS
All relevant boxes should be completed in block capital letters.
1. Name of the issuer
CRH plc
2. State whether the notification relates to (i) a transaction notified in
accordance with the Market Abuse Rules; (ii) a disclosure made in accordance
with section 53 (as extended by section 64) of the Companies Act 1990 or entered
into the issuer's register in accordance with section 59 of the Companies Act
1990; or (iii) both (i) and (ii).
both (i) and (ii)
3. Name of person discharging managerial responsibilities/director
William I. O'Mahony
4. State whether notification relates to a person connected with a person
discharging managerial responsibilities/director named in 3 and identify the
connected person
No
5. Indicate whether the notification is in respect of a holding of the person
referred to in 3 or 4 above or in respect of a non-beneficial interest
William I. O'Mahony
6. Description of shares (including class), debentures or derivatives or
financial instruments relating to shares
Ordinary shares of €0.32 each
7. Name of registered shareholders(s) and, if more than one, the number of
shares held by each of them
William I. O'Mahony 418,294
Arnolda L. O'Mahony 242,057
AC Employee Benefit Trustees Limited 1,814
8 State the nature of the transaction
Scrip Dividend
9. Number of shares, debentures or financial instruments relating to shares
acquired
15
10. Percentage of issued class acquired (treasury shares of that class should
not be taken into account when calculating percentage)
-
11. Number of shares, debentures or financial instruments relating to shares
disposed
-
12. Percentage of issued class disposed (treasury shares of that class should
not be taken into account when calculating percentage)
-
13. Price per share or value of transaction
€28.48
14. Date and place of transaction
8th May 2006; Dublin
15. Total holding following notification and total percentage holding following
notification (any treasury shares should not be taken into account when
calculating percentage)
662,165
16. Date issuer informed of transaction
8th May 2006
If a person discharging managerial responsibilities has been granted options by
the issuer complete the following boxes
17 Date of grant
....................................
18. Period during which or date on which it can be exercised
....................................
19. Total amount paid (if any) for grant of the option
....................................
20. Description of shares or debentures involved (class and number)
....................................
....................................
21. Exercise price (if fixed at time of grant) or indication that price is to be
fixed at the time of exercise
....................................
22. Total number of shares or debentures over which options held following
notification
....................................
23. Any additional information
....................................
24. Name of contact and telephone number for queries
Angela Malone
+353 1 6344340
Name and signature of duly designated officer of issuer responsible for making
notification
Angela Malone
Company Secretary
Date of notification
8th May 2006
NOTIFICATION OF TRANSACTIONS OF DIRECTORS, PERSONS DISCHARGING MANAGERIAL
RESPONSIBILITY OR CONNECTED PERSONS
All relevant boxes should be completed in block capital letters.
1. Name of the issuer
CRH plc
2. State whether the notification relates to (i) a transaction notified in
accordance with the Market Abuse Rules; (ii) a disclosure made in accordance
with section 53 (as extended by section 64) of the Companies Act 1990 or entered
into the issuer's register in accordance with section 59 of the Companies Act
1990; or (iii) both (i) and (ii).
both (i) and (ii)
3. Name of person discharging managerial responsibilities/secretary
Angela Malone
4. State whether notification relates to a person connected with a person
discharging managerial responsibilities/director named in 3 and identify the
connected person
No
5. Indicate whether the notification is in respect of a holding of the person
referred to in 3 or 4 above or in respect of a non-beneficial interest
Angela Malone
6. Description of shares (including class), debentures or derivatives or
financial instruments relating to shares
Ordinary shares of €0.32 each
7. Name of registered shareholders(s) and, if more than one, the number of
shares held by each of them
Angela Malone 26,578
AC Employee Benefit Trustees Limited 1,771
8. State the nature of the transaction
Scrip Dividend
9. Number of shares, debentures or financial instruments relating to shares
acquired
220
10. Percentage of issued class acquired (treasury shares of that class should
not be taken into account when calculating percentage)
-
11. Number of shares, debentures or financial instruments relating to shares
disposed
-
12. Percentage of issued class disposed (treasury shares of that class should
not be taken into account when calculating percentage)
-
13. Price per share or value of transaction
€28.48
14. Date and place of transaction
8th May 2006; Dublin
15. Total holding following notification and total percentage holding following
notification (any treasury shares should not be taken into account when
calculating percentage)
28,349
16. Date issuer informed of transaction
8th May 2006
If a person discharging managerial responsibilities has been granted options by
the issuer complete the following boxes
17 Date of grant
....................................
18. Period during which or date on which it can be exercised
....................................
19. Total amount paid (if any) for grant of the option
....................................
20. Description of shares or debentures involved (class and number)
....................................
....................................
21. Exercise price (if fixed at time of grant) or indication that price is to be
fixed at the time of exercise
....................................
22. Total number of shares or debentures over which options held following
notification
....................................
23. Any additional information
....................................
24. Name of contact and telephone number for queries
Angela Malone
+353 1 6344340
Name and signature of duly designated officer of issuer responsible for making
notification
Angela Malone
Company Secretary
Date of notification
8th May 2006
NOTIFICATION OF TRANSACTIONS OF DIRECTORS, PERSONS DISCHARGING MANAGERIAL
RESPONSIBILITY OR CONNECTED PERSONS
All relevant boxes should be completed in block capital letters.
1. Name of the issuer
CRH plc
2. State whether the notification relates to (i) a transaction notified in
accordance with the Market Abuse Rules; (ii) a disclosure made in accordance
with section 53 (as extended by section 64) of the Companies Act 1990 or entered
into the issuer's register in accordance with section 59 of the Companies Act
1990; or (iii) both (i) and (ii).
(i) a transaction notified in accordance with the Market Abuse Rules
3. Name of person discharging managerial responsibilities/director
Jack Golden
4. State whether notification relates to a person connected with a person
discharging managerial responsibilities/director named in 3 and identify the
connected person
No
5. Indicate whether the notification is in respect of a holding of the person
referred to in 3 or 4 above or in respect of a non-beneficial interest
Jack Golden
6. Description of shares (including class), debentures or derivatives or
financial instruments relating to shares
Ordinary shares of €0.32 each
7. Name of registered shareholders(s) and, if more than one, the number of
shares held by each of them
Jack Golden 7,893
AC Employee Benefit Trustees Limited 1,813
8 State the nature of the transaction
Scrip Dividend
9. Number of shares, debentures or financial instruments relating to shares
acquired
77
10. Percentage of issued class acquired (treasury shares of that class should
not be taken into account when calculating percentage)
-
11. Number of shares, debentures or financial instruments relating to shares
disposed
12. Percentage of issued class disposed (treasury shares of that class should
not be taken into account when calculating percentage)
-
13. Price per share or value of transaction
€28.48
14. Date and place of transaction
8th May 2006; Dublin
15. Total holding following notification and total percentage holding following
notification (any treasury shares should not be taken into account when
calculating percentage)
9,706
16. Date issuer informed of transaction
8th May 2006
If a person discharging managerial responsibilities has been granted options by
the issuer complete the following boxes
17 Date of grant
....................................
18. Period during which or date on which it can be exercised
....................................
19. Total amount paid (if any) for grant of the option
....................................
20. Description of shares or debentures involved (class and number)
....................................
....................................
21. Exercise price (if fixed at time of grant) or indication that price is to be
fixed at the time of exercise
....................................
22. Total number of shares or debentures over which options held following
notification
....................................
23. Any additional information
....................................
24. Name of contact and telephone number for queries
Angela Malone
+353 1 6344340
Name and signature of duly designated officer of issuer responsible for making
notification
Angela Malone
Company Secretary
Date of notification
8th May 2006
NOTIFICATION OF TRANSACTIONS OF DIRECTORS, PERSONS DISCHARGING MANAGERIAL
RESPONSIBILITY OR CONNECTED PERSONS
All relevant boxes should be completed in block capital letters.
1. Name of the issuer
CRH plc
2. State whether the notification relates to (i) a transaction notified in
accordance with the Market Abuse Rules; (ii) a disclosure made in accordance
with section 53 (as extended by section 64) of the Companies Act 1990 or entered
into the issuer's register in accordance with section 59 of the Companies Act
1990; or (iii) both (i) and (ii).
(i) a transaction notified in accordance with the Market Abuse Rules
3. Name of person discharging managerial responsibilities/director
Albert Manifold
4. State whether notification relates to a person connected with a person
discharging managerial responsibilities/director named in 3 and identify the
connected person
No
5. Indicate whether the notification is in respect of a holding of the person
referred to in 3 or 4 above or in respect of a non-beneficial interest
Albert Manifold
6. Description of shares (including class), debentures or derivatives or
financial instruments relating to shares
Ordinary shares of €0.32 each
7. Name of registered shareholders(s) and, if more than one, the number of
shares held by each of them
Albert Manifold 1,444
AC Employee Benefit Trustees Limited 1,813
8 State the nature of the transaction
Scrip Dividend
9. Number of shares, debentures or financial instruments relating to shares
acquired
27
10. Percentage of issued class acquired (treasury shares of that class should
not be taken into account when calculating percentage)
-
11. Number of shares, debentures or financial instruments relating to shares
disposed
12. Percentage of issued class disposed (treasury shares of that class should
not be taken into account when calculating percentage)
-
13. Price per share or value of transaction
€28.48
14. Date and place of transaction
8th May 2006; Dublin
15. Total holding following notification and total percentage holding following
notification (any treasury shares should not be taken into account when
calculating percentage)
3,257
16. Date issuer informed of transaction
8th May 2006
If a person discharging managerial responsibilities has been granted options by
the issuer complete the following boxes
17 Date of grant
....................................
18. Period during which or date on which it can be exercised
....................................
19. Total amount paid (if any) for grant of the option
....................................
20. Description of shares or debentures involved (class and number)
....................................
....................................
21. Exercise price (if fixed at time of grant) or indication that price is to be
fixed at the time of exercise
....................................
22. Total number of shares or debentures over which options held following
notification
....................................
23. Any additional information
....................................
24. Name of contact and telephone number for queries
Angela Malone
+353 1 6344340
Name and signature of duly designated officer of issuer responsible for making
notification
Angela Malone
Company Secretary
Date of notification
8th May 2006
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