Jobs boost for Cork and Dublin

An American electronics multinational has announced the creation of 60 new jobs in Dublin and Cork.

Xilinx is investing €40m in the expansion of its electronics engineering centres.

Xilinx currently employs over 275 workers in Ireland, at its European development centre.

The IDA-supported company makes semi-conductor microchips used in a range of goods, including consumer electronics.

The company will recruit 45 senior silicon and electronics engineering staff, as well as a further 15 staff in other areas.