Jameson in Midleton gets approval to expand into country's first carbon-neutral distillery

One of the conditions of Irish Distillers' €250m expansion is they must allow the public to gauge environmental emissions generated by the project

The Jameson makers say the project will create around 100 jobs in East Cork once completed, with some 800 jobs expected during the 29-month construction phase.

Irish Distillers have been given planning permission for a €250m expansion in Midleton, with one of the conditions attached allowing the public to gauge environmental emissions generated by the project.

The makers of popular whiskey brand Jameson said that the proposed development will secure its long-term future in the region and will create around 100 jobs in East Cork once completed. Some 800 jobs are expected during the 29-month construction phase.