Merck announces €440m investment in Cork, creating 370 new jobs

Healthcare giant Merck is planning a major €440 million investment to expand its Cork-based manufacturing facilities, which will create more than 370 new jobs. The announcement, one of the most significant in the sector in recent years, is seen as a major vote of confidence in the Irish economy. Merck said it plans to expand… Continue reading Merck announces €440m investment in Cork, creating 370 new jobs

Ryanair announces 200 new jobs for Shannon Airport in €10m maintenance investment

Ryanair is to create 200 jobs in the mid-west with the opening of a heavy maintenance facility at Shannon Airport. The facility was opened on Wednesday and is the result of a €10m investment. The “high-skill” jobs it will create include licensed engineers, mechanics, and support staff. It has been described as a “state-of-the-art three-bay… Continue reading Ryanair announces 200 new jobs for Shannon Airport in €10m maintenance investment