Recruitment company CPL Resources has reported a 12 per cent increase in revenues to €216.4 million for the six months ending 31 December 2015.

The company posted a 20 per cent increase in gross profit to €34 million during the six month period, while operating profit rose 39 per cent to €8.4 million.

CPL said it achieved growth across all of the main business units and markets, and the acquisition of UK firm Clinical Professionals in September 2015 also contributed to strong performance during the period.

The overall group’s profit before tax increased 25 per cent to €7.5 million for the six month period.

"We are delighted with our results and while the economy is improving there is still skills shortages in certain sectors which continue to cause challenges," CPL chief executive Anne Heraty said.