Boost as call centre firm creates 150 jobs

CORK will get another jobs boost today when Taoiseach Brian Cowen announces the creation of around 150 positions at a Blackrock firm.

This will bring the total number of jobs announced in Cork this week to 450. On Monday outsourcing firm, Abtran said it was creating 300 jobs at its operations in Bishopstown.

The Taoiseach is expected at Blackrock-based VoxPro this afternoon to make the announcement.