As Cork textile factory workers lose jobs, Kerry company employs 50

AS the doors of an east Cork textile factory close for the last time, with the loss of 40 jobs, a major research and development facility will create almost 50 jobs in Kerry with the establishment of medical device company BeoCare.

With the support of Enterprise Ireland, BeoCare will incorporate a substantial R&D facility and develop and manufacture high value medical products in Killarney.

Ten of the 48 jobs, to be created over the next two years, will be directly involved in research and development activities.