Four new companies to create 100 jobs

Around 100 jobs will be created by four new firms setting up in Ireland.

Jobs Minister Richard Bruton, who announced the plans, also revealed that two other emerging businesses are to establish their European headquarters in Dublin.

Online games developer Red 5 Studios will create 30 positions in Cork, technology firm Aasonn will provide 30 jobs in Dublin, hair product organisation Van Tibolli Beauty Corp will create 25 jobs also in Dublin, and web-based research firm Qualvu will fill 15 roles in the capital.