Tyco HQ move to ‘smartest’ building in Ireland a major vote of confidence

The decision by global fire and security protection giant Tyco to move its headquarters to Ireland’s “smartest” building has been hailed as a major vote of confidence in the country.

Almost 400 people, including Tyco chief executive George Oliver and several senior executives who jetted in from the US, attended the official opening yesterday of the firm’s new offices across three floors at the hi-tech One Albert Quay complex in Cork City.

The building, built over the last 18 months by John Cleary Developments (JCD), sets the benchmark for future office development in the city, guests were told.