Free Zone has first net job gain in 4 years

Shannon Development recorded the first net jobs gain at the Shannon Free Zone last year for the first time in four years.

New figures released by the regional development agency show that the Free Zone recorded a net gain of 32 jobs with the creation of 499 jobs and loss of 467.

It is the first time since 2008 that Shannon Development has recorded a net gain, and a spokeswoman said “the agency is optimistic the Shannon Free Zone has turned a corner”.