Menu
12/05/2008
Dungloe Gaeltacht Jobs Boost Announced
A much-needed employment boost is heading for an area of the north west that has previously seen numerous jobs lost.
Some 135 jobs are to be created in the Donegal Gaeltacht, the first major employment boost for the Irish language area since local TD Mary Coughlan was appointed Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise.
International medical diagnostics firm Randox Laboratories is to invest €7.5m at a manufacturing and research and development plant in Dungloe.
A range of products will be made at the site including analysers and biochips for clinical and research use in hospitals around the world to aid the diagnosis of disease.
The high value jobs will be created over the next three years in an investment supported by Udaras na Gaeltachta.
Pat the Cope Gallagher, Junior Minister for Health Promotion and Food Safety and a local TD, announced the investment saying it was tremendous news.
"The decision by the company to place such a sophisticated and technologically advanced operation here shows a huge vote of confidence in the workforce and in the area in general," he said.
"I commend Udaras na Gaeltachta on its strategic work in finding such a high quality project, especially since this area was hit by job losses this time last year."
The research and development team in Dungloe will focus on creating new diagnostic products for the healthcare market around the world.
Randox invests around 30% of the company’s annual revenue on research.
Dr Peter FitzGerald, Managing Director of Randox, said Dungloe was selected because of the high quality facility, the well educated workforce and the infrastructure: "We are excited about this expansion and hope it will increase the local economy’' success by providing a range of professional employment opportunities," Dr FitzGerald said.
"We hope this will also aid in our mission to improve diagnostic solutions on a continual basis."
The Randox plant will be based in an existing factory on the Udaras na Gaeltachta business park.
The jobs and high profile investment will be a welcome boost for the area that has been hit hard by losses over the past few years.
The Udaras annual report for 2007 found only 73 jobs were created in the Gaeltacht areas of the country but employment topped 8,000 for the first time in six years.
More than 950 jobs were lost in the Irish speaking regions last year.
(BMcC)
Some 135 jobs are to be created in the Donegal Gaeltacht, the first major employment boost for the Irish language area since local TD Mary Coughlan was appointed Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise.
International medical diagnostics firm Randox Laboratories is to invest €7.5m at a manufacturing and research and development plant in Dungloe.
A range of products will be made at the site including analysers and biochips for clinical and research use in hospitals around the world to aid the diagnosis of disease.
The high value jobs will be created over the next three years in an investment supported by Udaras na Gaeltachta.
Pat the Cope Gallagher, Junior Minister for Health Promotion and Food Safety and a local TD, announced the investment saying it was tremendous news.
"The decision by the company to place such a sophisticated and technologically advanced operation here shows a huge vote of confidence in the workforce and in the area in general," he said.
"I commend Udaras na Gaeltachta on its strategic work in finding such a high quality project, especially since this area was hit by job losses this time last year."
The research and development team in Dungloe will focus on creating new diagnostic products for the healthcare market around the world.
Randox invests around 30% of the company’s annual revenue on research.
Dr Peter FitzGerald, Managing Director of Randox, said Dungloe was selected because of the high quality facility, the well educated workforce and the infrastructure: "We are excited about this expansion and hope it will increase the local economy’' success by providing a range of professional employment opportunities," Dr FitzGerald said.
"We hope this will also aid in our mission to improve diagnostic solutions on a continual basis."
The Randox plant will be based in an existing factory on the Udaras na Gaeltachta business park.
The jobs and high profile investment will be a welcome boost for the area that has been hit hard by losses over the past few years.
The Udaras annual report for 2007 found only 73 jobs were created in the Gaeltacht areas of the country but employment topped 8,000 for the first time in six years.
More than 950 jobs were lost in the Irish speaking regions last year.
(BMcC)
Related Northern Ireland Recruitment News Stories
Click here for the latest headlines.
06 February 2017
Up To 60 New Jobs For Waterford
Up to 60 new jobs are to be created in Limerick by Red Hat, a leading provider of open source solutions. Red Hat are creating the jobs as part of an investment package of €12.7 million, the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation Mary Mitchell O'Connor and Minister of State for Training, Skills & Innovation John Halligan have announced.
Up To 60 New Jobs For Waterford
Up to 60 new jobs are to be created in Limerick by Red Hat, a leading provider of open source solutions. Red Hat are creating the jobs as part of an investment package of €12.7 million, the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation Mary Mitchell O'Connor and Minister of State for Training, Skills & Innovation John Halligan have announced.
13 May 2013
Linden Foods Creates 179 New Jobs
Enterprise Minister Arlene Foster has announced a £5 million investment by Dungannon-based Linden Foods, which will create 179 new jobs. Linden Foods is a market leader within the Northern Ireland fresh meat processing industry, sourcing and processing top quality beef and lamb.
Linden Foods Creates 179 New Jobs
Enterprise Minister Arlene Foster has announced a £5 million investment by Dungannon-based Linden Foods, which will create 179 new jobs. Linden Foods is a market leader within the Northern Ireland fresh meat processing industry, sourcing and processing top quality beef and lamb.
10 December 2012
IT Firm Creates 100 New Jobs
Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation, Richard Bruton, TD, today announced that Mandiant, a specialist provider of IT security solutions is to establish an engineering and security operations centre in Dublin with the creation of 100 new jobs.
IT Firm Creates 100 New Jobs
Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation, Richard Bruton, TD, today announced that Mandiant, a specialist provider of IT security solutions is to establish an engineering and security operations centre in Dublin with the creation of 100 new jobs.
06 May 2009
Offshore Company Axes Jobs
Around 150 jobs in Aberdeen and Dundee have been axed after an offshore services company ceased trading. Oceanteam Power and Umbilical has been forced to close when the firm's holding company withdrew its financial support. Staff are based in Aberdeen, at workshops in Dundee and offshore.
Offshore Company Axes Jobs
Around 150 jobs in Aberdeen and Dundee have been axed after an offshore services company ceased trading. Oceanteam Power and Umbilical has been forced to close when the firm's holding company withdrew its financial support. Staff are based in Aberdeen, at workshops in Dundee and offshore.
05 May 2009
Jobs Boost At Maynooth
More than 150 jobs are set to be created in Co Kildare during the construction of a new research building at NUI Maynooth. Around €15m is being invested in the state-of-the-art facility. The construction posts will be rolled out over the next year.
Jobs Boost At Maynooth
More than 150 jobs are set to be created in Co Kildare during the construction of a new research building at NUI Maynooth. Around €15m is being invested in the state-of-the-art facility. The construction posts will be rolled out over the next year.
-
Northern Ireland WeatherToday:A showery start with outbreaks most frequent north of Lough Neagh and through the morning, before dwindling during the afternoon as the northwest breezes ease and brighter spells of weak sunshine prosper. Maximum temperature 8 °C.Tonight:A dry night, save for a few light showers around the coasts, with prolonged clear spells and light winds bringing a frosty dawn for many in central and southern parts. Minimum temperature -3 °C.
