Shell has pulled out of two wind projects off the coast of Cork and Clare operated by Simply Blue Group a year after the British company acquired stakes in the developments. In a joint statement released on Saturday, Shell and Simply Blue stated that Shell’s decision to leave the Western Star and Emerald projects was … Read more
The international pizza shop chain Domino’s Pizza will provide 1,000 new employment to the Irish economy. The company revealed on Monday that it will fill the new positions at 88 locations in Ireland. For a variety of jobs including delivery drivers, in-store team members, and pizza makers, Domino’s is hiring all throughout the nation. Domino’s … Read more
Biotech company MeiraGTx has formally opened its gene therapy manufacturing facility in Shannon. The facility has the potential to create 100 jobs in its current phase, with plans to increase this to 300 over time. Currently, there are 75 people employed at the facility and MeiraGTx is recruiting for positions in engineering, QA, and manufacturing … Read more
Belfast will soon see the development of a new £25 million (€28.5 million) film studio complex with a focus on cutting-edge virtual production techniques. On a plot of land close to the current Belfast Harbour Studios, Studio Ulster will be constructed at Giant’s Park in the city’s north. Ulster University will develop the project with … Read more
AbbVie (NYSE: ABBV), global research and development-based biopharmaceutical company with a significant presence across 8 Irish locations, announced a €60 million investment at its manufacturing site in Cork. The expansion, which will include the development of a new state-of-the-art facility, will create approximately 70 new jobs. New technologies will be introduced to the site in … Read more
The official opening of ICS Medical’s new production and R&D facility in Galway will result in the creation of 100 new employment. The medical devices company, which specialises in catheter design and manufacturing services, moved into its new facility in May 2022. The move will add a further 10,000 square feet to the facility to support continued … Read more
The Agricultural Consultants Association (ACA) has announced the creation of 130 new jobs over the next year. Consultants umbrella body the Agricultural Consultants Association said 80 of the jobs will be in advisory positions and 50 in administration.Recruitment has already begun. The new staff are expected to be employed across the country on long-term contracts. … Read more
Johnson & Johnson Vision Care Ireland has announced a €100m investment in Limerick. The firm, which is a division of Johnson & Johnson MedTech, will use the investment to expand its existing site in Plassey, Limerick. The company’s ongoing investment in Ireland will also result in the creation of up to 80 additional jobs. The … Read more
The Office of Public Works (OPW) is recruiting up to 250 staff, including a large number of high-value civil and structural engineering roles, over the next 12 months. The ongoing and accelerated recruitment campaign comes as a result of the OPW’s increased funding secured under the National Development Plan (NDP) 2021 – 2030. Under the … Read more
Tech company Patreon has announced plans to shut its Dublin office and cut 17 percent of its workers. The membership platform, commonly used by podcasters, allows entertainers and creators to sell their content behind a paywall to online subscribers. The company’s chief executive officer Jack Conte notified colleagues on Tuesday of plans to shut the … Read more
Amid rising wholesale gas and electricity rates, energy provider Panda Power is exiting the Irish market. Around 50,000 consumers for electricity and 10,000 for gas are served by the supplier in the Republic. Panda is the largest Irish-based energy supplier to collapse as a result of the current crisis. After Iberdrola, Glowpower, and Bright Energy, … Read more
Procore, a leading global provider of construction management software, is set to open its new EMEA hub in Dublin, Ireland. This move demonstrates Procore’s continued commitment to the region and desire to support its expanding customer base as part of its mission to connect everyone in construction on a global platform. With the opening of … Read more
Integrated solutions specialists EnerMech has officially opened its first facility in Ireland, creating approximately 170 jobs over the next three years. The new jobs come off the back of a €9.2 million investment in the company’s Irish operations. Integrated solutions specialists EnerMech has opened its first facility in Ireland with plans to create up to 170 … Read more
Consumers’ use of digital banking has hit a record high as contactless payments continue to surge, new figures show. Online and mobile banking volumes grew by almost 12 per cent to 36 million payments in the second quarter of this year to reach the highest level since the data series began six years ago, According … Read more
Aldi Ireland has announced a dedicated expansion plan for the west of Ireland that would involve an investment of over €63 million and the creation of 140 full-time jobs. Ballina, Tuam, Mountbellew, Athenry, Ballyhaunis, Monivea Road, and Galway will all get new stores as a result of the investment, and Portumna, Clifden, Galway Retail Park, … Read more