IDA to announce major jobs initiative

MAJOR job announcements by IDA Ireland are in the pipeline, chief executive Sean Dorgan said last night.

“We are competing strongly at present for a range of valuable investments and expect to be able to announce important decisions within the coming months, especially in the pharmaceuticals, healthcare and international services sectors,” he told the Dublin Economic Workshop in Kenmare, Co Kerry.

Meanwhile, he was happy to point out major investments were proceeding, such as Intel’s 2bn spend on FAB 24 in Leixlip, Wyeths 1.5bn biopharma development in Grange Castle, and other multi-million investments.