115 jobs in R&D in food and IT

Two companies have announced expansions that will see the creation of 115 jobs and millions of euro invested in research.

Global nutrition and dairy company Glanbia announced the creation of 90 jobs in Dublin and Co Monaghan while Glen Dimplex unveiled part of a €40m investment programme that is looking to replace oil in home- heating systems.

Co-Kilkenny-based Glanbia will build an ultra- heat treatment facility in Monaghan, producing milk and cream that will be exported to markets in China, Europe and the Middle East.