Dublin is well positioned to cement its position as a global technology, media and telecommunications centre, but only if it can supply the right type office space demanded by the market.

Overseas acquisitions of heavily-discounted offices in Dublin’s docklands are leaving the area poised to lead the capital’s market recovery, say international researchers IPD.

AN electronics company which is to shut in November with the loss of 200 full-time and 50 part-time jobs, has blamed a global downturn in the sector for the closure of its Athlone plant.