Boost for mid-west as two firms to create 45 jobs in 2012

A TOTAL of 45 new jobs are to be created in Limerick and Shannon, starting next year.

Thirty jobs are to be created in Shannon by the end of 2012 by a new company, Eco-Eir Renewables, which manufactures, installs and maintains small domestic wind-turbines for homes, small businesses and farms.

American firm Glass Lewis is to open its European Centre in Limerick city next year with the creation of 15 jobs.