Pharma giant announces €45m expansion plan for Cork base

Gilead Sciences said its expansion would "significantly expand storage capacity" at its Carrigtwohill base

David Cadogan, Vice President, Manufacturing Operations at Gilead Sciences said the expansion would "facilitate additional future investment in our manufacturing and packaging capabilities in Ireland."

Planning permission has been granted for a €45m expansion of biopharmaceutical company, Gilead Sciences at its Cork manufacturing base in Carrigtwohill.

The expansion will ensure that the Cork base continues to play a central master distributor role in Gilead's global supply chain.