DPD to create 700 jobs as deliveries surge during Covid-19

150 positions will be based in Athlone with the remaining 550 jobs spread across 36 regional depots

Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise Trade and Employment, Leo Varadkar T.D., Minister of State with responsibility for Local Government and Planning, Peter Burke T.D. and DPD Ireland chief executive Des Travers at the announcement this morning. Picture: Maxwell's 

Ireland’s largest parcel delivery company DPD Ireland is to create 700 new jobs ahead of the Christmas period as online shopping surges amidst the Covid-19 pandemic. 

Up to 150 positions will be based in Athlone with the remaining 550 jobs spread across their 36 regional depots nationwide.