Bruton says ‘connectors’ to create 2,000 jobs

Jobs Minister Richard Bruton says 2,000 jobs will be created through the State-funded ‘connector’ scheme, which rewards individuals for bringing foreign companies to Ireland.

Deals are being finalised with 60 companies after ‘connectors’ introduced them to the IDA — the agency overseeing investment in Ireland.

Mr Bruton also said he is considering changes to tax reliefs for start-up firms.