Waterford celebrates boost as multinationals to create 270 jobs

WATERFORD’s descent into economic gloom was halted yesterday by confirmation of 270 new jobs for the county thanks to big expansion programmes by two multinationals.

Following recent job losses at Waterford Crystal, Glanbia and other important employers, the news came as a welcome boost to Waterford city and Dungarvan, with multi-million-euro investments set to copper-fasten the positions of Genzyme and Microchem as big players in their respective fields.

The job announcements, backed by IDA Ireland, were made during a visit to the county by Enterprise, Trade and Employment Minister Micheál Martin.