Week also dominated by a raft of company results and controversies over executive pay

Co-op also reports lower operating profit after providing €20m to support members

State’s largest milk processor unveils plan to increase output by 60% in post-quota era

Additional 400 construction jobs will be created in expansion of dairy processing facilities

Memorial to be unveiled to Shannonsiders who fought with International Brigades

Co-op generated revenues of €847m last year after recording highest ever milk intake

Unanimous backing within county for manager and his backroom team

Warning that shops and pubs will close if single farm payment is drastically cut

Co-op’s results achieved against backdrop of lower international dairy market returns