153 jobs announced in 4 High Growth IDA Ireland client companies

Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation Mary Mitchell O’Connor TD today announced the creation of 153 new jobs for Dublin from 4 North American and European high growth companies. The investments are supported by the Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation through IDA Ireland. The new jobs are being created by technology companies working in the software-as-a-service (SaaS) area across … Read More

Microsoft announces plans to hire 600 people in Ireland

Microsoft today announced that it is to hire 600 people, significantly increasing its commitment to Ireland. Following the selection of Dublin as the location for one of four global Inside Sales Centres, 500 new roles have been created with immediate effect. The Company also announced that it is recruiting a further 100 people across its existing operations with opportunities in … Read More

IDA Ireland Announces Entry into Lease Agreement with Aerie Pharmaceuticals

Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation Mary Mitchell O’Connor TD today welcomed the announcement that Aerie Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ:AERI) has entered into a lease agreement with IDA Ireland to establish a new manufacturing plant in the recently constructed 2,650m2 IDA Advanced Technology Building in Athlone, Ireland. The project is supported by the Department of Jobs, Enterprise & Innovation through IDA … Read More

FDI Employment Hits New Level of almost 200,000

IDA IRELAND, the Government agency responsible for attracting foreign direct investment, has today announced the highest level of employment in its client companies in its history. Total employment at overseas companies now stands at 199,877 people, the highest level on record. IDA client companies created just under 19,000 (18,627) jobs on the ground during the year across a range of … Read More

Irish property prices to increase by at least 8% in 2017

Help-to-buy scheme will add ‘fuel to the fire’ and drive price rises, myhome.ie reports   Property prices are set to rise by at least 8 per cent in 2017, with double-digit growth a “distinct possibility”, as today’s launch of the new help-to-buy scheme, plus looser mortgage lending rules and constrained supply drive price growth across the country. The prediction comes … Read More

ECB sees inflation surge, firming global recovery

Euro zone inflation will exceed 1% at the turn of the year, hitting a level not seen since late 2013, and global growth is picking up speed, the European Central Bank said in an economic bulletin today. “The medium-term outlook for global activity remains one of strengthening growth, albeit below its pre-crisis pace,” the ECB said. “Overall, growth appears to … Read More

The National Sealife Centre – Open all Year

Venue: Bray, Co Wicklow The National Sea Life Centre in Bray, County Wicklow invites visitors to enjoy a journey through the magical world of underwater wildlife without getting wet! Featuring over 24 spectacular displays, the centre offers an unforgettable insight into the marvels of Ireland’s freshwater and marine world, as well as the opportunity to view, at close quarters, sea … Read More

Central Bank eases rules for first time Buyers

The Central Bank has made it easier for first-time buyers with new mortgage lending rules – Independent.ie The Central Bank has made a big change to its mortgage lending rules, in a move that will make it easier for new buyers to get a mortgage. First-time buyers will now be able to borrow any amount with a deposit of 10pc. … Read More

Leading Financial Services company to open Global Technology Campus creating 200 jobs

Minister for Jobs and IDA Ireland welcome MetLife’s announcement for Galway Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation Mary Mitchell O’Connor TD and IDA Ireland today welcomed the news that MetLife is expanding its Irish operations with the opening of a new Global Technology Campus in Galway to support its customers and technologists around the world. The new Galway Global Technology … Read More