An incorrect telephone number for the holiday homes agent Active Ireland was given in yesterday's property supplement. The correct number is 478-2045.

The statement that Irish people should receive immigrants and refugees in their midst in the spirit of the Gospel was made by the Irish Bishops' Conference and not, as stated in Wednesday's editions, the Catholic Press and Information Office which sent the press release.

The caption on a photograph of Ms Fiona Larkin in the "Business to Business" section in Tuesday's editions described her as franchisee of O'Brien's Sandwich Bar in Pembroke Street, Dublin. In fact, she is a previous franchisee. Mr Charles McLoughlin is the current holder of the franchise.

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