A Cork research centre working on developing a test to predict which mums-to-be are predisposed to giving birth prematurely has attracted investment from a major American multinational.

THE Waters Corporation is entering into a collaboration with UCC which will enhance the university’s Analytical & Biological Chemistry Research Facility.

A TOTAL of 125 jobs are to be created in Wexford with the expansion of a plant which produces scientific instruments.

A total of 125 new jobs are to be created in Wexford with the expansion of a plant which produces scientific instruments, it emerged today.