Trading Update

CPL Resources PLC
07 December 2005

                               CPL RESOURCES PLC


                                 Trading update




The Board of CPL Resources is pleased to provide an update on trading for the
six months ending 31 December 2005, which is the first half of the Company's
financial year.




CPL's business continues to benefit from growth in employment in the Irish
market and from increased demand for its services across most sectors. The
Company's trading performance in the six months has been strong, and the profit
for the half year is likely to exceed current market expectations.




Chairman John Hennessy said: 'CPL has had a very good start to the current
financial year. The combination of a strong business model, an exceptional team
of people and a favourable economic environment have enabled us to deliver
continued growth in our profits since 30 June 2005.


For further information, please contact:


Anne Heraty - CEO

Tel: [phone]




7 December, 2005


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