Oracle creates 250 jobs

Software firm Oracle is to take on 250 new workers in Dublin.

The computer firm has helped to counter fears that there has been a decline in the Irish technology market by doubling their workforce in the past year.

The total number of employees at the plant in the Eastpoint Business Park has now risen to 1,200.

An Taoiseach, Bertie Ahern, will attend a ceremony this afternoon where the announcement will be made.