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Abbott and IDA Ireland announce investment of €10m to fund Sligo site relocation

    Abbott and IDA Ireland announce investment of €10m to fund Sligo site relocation

Global healthcare company Abbott will relocate its Irish Nutritional Devices business from its existing base at Ballytivnan, Sligo, to a new, purpose-built IDA Ireland Advance Technology building located in the

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Minister Canney leads trade mission to Canada

    Minister Canney leads trade mission to Canada

Seán Canney, Minister of State for the Office of Public Works (OPW) & Flood Relief, has commenced a three-day Enterprise Ireland trade mission to Canada with the programme taking place

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MSD Ireland announces 330 new jobs and €280m investment in Carlow and Cork

    MSD Ireland announces 330 new jobs and €280m investment in Carlow and Cork

MSD has announced it will create 330 new jobs and invest €280 million over the next three years at two of its Irish manufacturing sites. The new jobs, which will

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BusConnects could increase bus passenger numbers by 50%

    BusConnects could increase bus passenger numbers by 50%

BusConnects, a suite of initiatives to radically transform public transport in the Dublin region, has been launched by Minister for Transport Sport and Tourism Shane Ross and Anne Graham, Chief

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Regional enterprise development fund open for applications

    Regional enterprise development fund open for applications

Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation Mary Mitchell O’Connor TD and Minister of State for Employment and Small Business Pat Breen TD have launched a new Regional Enterprise Development Fund

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Equinix appoints Kevin O’Connor as Channel Manager in Ireland

    Equinix appoints Kevin O’Connor as Channel Manager in Ireland

Interconnection and data centre company Equinix has announced the appointment of Kevin O’Connor as channel manager for Ireland. Kevin will be responsible for the management of Equinix Ireland’s channel business

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Linked Finance moves into UK market

    Linked Finance moves into UK market

Peer-to-Peer (P2P) lending platform Linked Finance has received full authorisation by the UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) which will enable it to move into the UK market. The approval comes

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Pitney Bowes invests in Dublin creating 100 jobs

    Pitney Bowes invests in Dublin creating 100 jobs

Pitney Bowes has announced plans to open a new operations centre in Dublin that will house a three-year multi-million euro R&D project focused on developing a next generation e-commerce and

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Accenture launches virtual ‘Skills to Succeed Academy’

    Accenture launches virtual ‘Skills to Succeed Academy’

Accenture has launched its ‘Skills to Succeed Academy’, which aims to equip 10,000 young people by helping them gain the skills to get a job or build a business. Launched

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OpenJaw Technologies to double workforce

    OpenJaw Technologies to double workforce

Irish travel software company OpenJaw Technologies has announced plans to double its global workforce from 230 to 450 employees in the next three years, with at least 50 of the

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Consumer research puts PayPal, Yamaha Motor and Amazon as customer relationship leaders

    Consumer research puts PayPal, Yamaha Motor and Amazon as customer relationship leaders

70% of European consumers say the best brands are those who treat them as individuals, according to new research commissioned by technology specialist Ricoh. The finding highlights the demand for

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Irish business model leads to exceptional jobs growth in Q1

    Irish business model leads to exceptional jobs growth in Q1

Ibec, the group that represents Irish business, welcomed today’s exceptionally strong jobs numbers published by the CSO as a sign of the strength and substance behind our business model and

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“Prepare for Brexit” roadshow launches in Waterford

    “Prepare for Brexit” roadshow launches in Waterford

As part of a nationwide Brexit roadshow, Enterprise Ireland hosted a ‘Prepare for Brexit’ forum at Studio 1 of the WIT Arena in Waterford. Part of Enterprise Ireland’s #PrepareforBrexit campaign,

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Springboard’s Susie Horgan wins Cork Businesswoman of the Year

    Springboard’s Susie Horgan wins Cork Businesswoman of the Year

Susie Horgan, Managing Director of leading communications agency, Springboard PR & Marketing, has been named Network Cork Businesswoman of the Year 2017. The news follows recent growth at the agency,

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KBC Bank Ireland launches new fund for Ireland’s Bright Ideas

    KBC Bank Ireland launches new fund for Ireland’s Bright Ideas

BC Bank Ireland has announced that as part of KBC Bright Ideas it has doubled its support fund to €200,000 and launched a new scheme for Ireland’s leading social innovators

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IDA Ireland welcomes JP Morgan’s expansion announcement in Dublin

    IDA Ireland welcomes JP Morgan’s expansion announcement in Dublin

IDA Ireland has welcomed JP Morgan’s announcement that it will be expanding its operations significantly in Dublin. The global financial services company has been in Ireland since 1968 and currently

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Founder of the Year Award 2017 launches

    Founder of the Year Award 2017 launches

Enterprise Ireland has launched the High Potential Start-Up (HPSU) Founder of Year Award 2017. The overall winner will be announced at an awards ceremony supported by Grant Thornton which will

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GMIT to double its Innovation Hub space

    GMIT to double its Innovation Hub space

Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology (GMIT) is set to double the size of its Innovation Hub (iHub) building at the Galway campus following €5 million funding approval from Enterprise Ireland. Minister

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25 new software and tech jobs for Drogheda

    25 new software and tech jobs for Drogheda

Fintech software company Aphix Software has announced the creation of 25 new jobs at its Drogheda base. The new positions, supported by the Department of Jobs, through Enterprise Ireland are

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Manufacturing Technology Centre to create 40 hi-tech jobs in 2017

    Manufacturing Technology Centre to create 40 hi-tech jobs in 2017

Irish Manufacturing Research, Ireland’s first Independent, industry driven, research and technology organisation has opened with the creation of 40 jobs. The Centre specialises in advanced manufacturing technologies and the positions

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Irish businesses will spend average of €190K on cloud in next year

    Irish businesses will spend average of €190K on cloud in next year

Interconnection and data centre company Equinix has announced the results of an independent survey of senior IT decision-makers in Ireland, which found that the typical medium to large enterprise will

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156K cancer patients could miss out on life-saving drugs every year in US and Europe

    156K cancer patients could miss out on life-saving drugs every year in US and Europe

Irish medtech company Diaceutics has announced research results showing that more than 156,000 cancer patients in the US and Europe could be missing out on targeted life-saving drugs every year

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€220k fund available for startup projects

    €220k fund available for startup projects

Social Innovation Fund Ireland (SIFI) has made a €220,000 fund available for innovative early stage projects that addresses health or social issues in Ireland. ‘Animate 2017’ will share the fund

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First Derivatives to hire 400 graduates

    First Derivatives to hire 400 graduates

Fintech company First Derivatives is to take on 400 graduate recruits this year and has also reported a 30% increase

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Ibec calls for response to cyber attacks

    Ibec calls for response to cyber attacks

Commenting on last weekend’s unprecedented international cyber attacks, Ibec’s Head of Digital Policy, Erik O’Donovan said: “While Ireland appears to

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Over €1.4bn worth of construction projects moved on-site in Q1 2017

    Over €1.4bn worth of construction projects moved on-site in Q1 2017

Construction Information Services (CIS) have just published their Q1 2017 Construction Market Review which provides an analysis of activity in

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Enterprise Ireland client company exports increase by 6%

    Enterprise Ireland client company exports increase by 6%

Enterprise Ireland has announced that its clients recorded export sales of €21.6 billion in 2016, representing a 6% increase on

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InterTradeIreland launches Brexit Advisory Service

    InterTradeIreland launches Brexit Advisory Service

A dedicated InterTradeIreland advice service aimed at helping SMEs navigate the challenges of Brexit has been launched. Businesses will be

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Virgin Media Business partners with TechConnect Live 2017

    Virgin Media Business partners with TechConnect Live 2017

TechConnect Live, Ireland’s largest technology event, is delighted to confirm Virgin Media Business as the event’s headline sponsor for 2017.

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Funding of €100k for Approved Housing Bodies gets go ahead

    Funding of €100k for Approved Housing Bodies gets go ahead

Damien English, Minister of State for Housing and Urban Renewal, has announced the approval of over €100,000 in funding for

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Secure websites a cyber security risk for Irish businesses

    Secure websites a cyber security risk for Irish businesses

Secure websites present one of the biggest headaches for Irish companies looking to protect themselves from potentially crippling online attacks,

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Leading privacy lawyer joins FP Logue

    Leading privacy lawyer joins FP Logue

FP Logue Solicitors has announced that Dr TJ McIntyre has joined the firm as a consultant. TJ is a solicitor

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Mallinckrodt to create 45 jobs at new Dublin centre

    Mallinckrodt to create 45 jobs at new Dublin centre

Pharmaceutical company Mallinckrodt has reported it is to create 45 high-skilled jobs at its new medical device engineering centre in

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Brexit to intensify competition for investment

    Brexit to intensify competition for investment

Following a meeting with EU chief Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier in Dublin, Ibec CEO Danny McCoy welcomed the awareness of

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New appointment at Comtrade Digital Services

    New appointment at Comtrade Digital Services

Software engineering services and solutions provider Comtrade Digital Services has announced the appointment of Žarko Kostić as business development manager.

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College Green must work as transport artery first, plaza second – Dublin Chamber

    College Green must work as transport artery first, plaza second – Dublin Chamber

Dublin Chamber, the group which represents businesses in the Dublin region, has expressed concern over the lack of clarity regarding

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Final call for entries to €280,000 Seedcorn investor readiness competition

    Final call for entries to €280,000 Seedcorn investor readiness competition

InterTradeIreland is calling all start-ups and early stage companies across the island to enter the Seedcorn Investor Readiness Competition before

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EHL Ingredients increases manufacturing capacity by 50%

    EHL Ingredients increases manufacturing capacity by 50%

EHL Ingredients, a leading importer, blender and packer of food ingredients from around the world, has acquired a new manufacturing

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All Island Agri-Food Summit takes place in UCC May 2017

    All Island Agri-Food Summit takes place in UCC May 2017

Companies in the agri-food sector are invited to register for the All Island Agri-Food Summit which will take place in

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UrbanVolt completes 100th installation at the Sports Surgery Clinic in Santry

    UrbanVolt completes 100th installation at the Sports Surgery Clinic in Santry

Irish energy services company UrbanVolt has completed its 100th project installation. In just over one year, UrbanVolt has upgraded 100

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EngageSmith creates 20 jobs with €400K investment

    EngageSmith creates 20 jobs with €400K investment

Millennial training company EngageSmith has announced it will create 20 new jobs by the end of 2019 as it develops its range

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Minister Mitchell O’Connor publishes survey on Irish SMEs views on Brexit

    Minister Mitchell O’Connor publishes survey on Irish SMEs views on Brexit

The Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation, Mary Mitchell O’Connor has published the findings of a survey of 1,045 SME

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Businesses, public bodies encouraged to enter SEAI Awards

    Businesses, public bodies encouraged to enter SEAI Awards

The Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) has started the search for sustainable energy leaders as it launched its 14th

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Ministers Bruton and Halligan welcome second call for new apprenticeship proposals

    Ministers Bruton and Halligan welcome second call for new apprenticeship proposals

The Minister for Education and Skills Richard Bruton and the Minister of State for Skills, Research and Innovation John Halligan

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Path to GDPR – practical steps to take

    Path to GDPR – practical steps to take

Information security company Ward Solutions will host a seminar on June 9th in the Royal College of Physicians in Ireland

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Bring capital beyond the capital – Financial Services Ireland

    Bring capital beyond the capital – Financial Services Ireland

A recently-held conference in Limerick for local business leaders, hosted by Financial Services Ireland (FSI), explored how the Mid-West can

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4,000 jobs to be added by 2020 – Irish Medtech Association

    4,000 jobs to be added by 2020 – Irish Medtech Association

The Government must invest in new technologies and skills to reap the benefits from advances in manufacturing, or get left

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€10m upgrade planned by Bank of Ireland

    €10m upgrade planned by Bank of Ireland

Bank of Ireland is planning to spend €10 million on upgrading its branch network. Works will include opening a new

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Cork Airport launches tech competition

    Cork Airport launches tech competition

Cork Airport has launched a competition to invite tenders from the tech community in Cork under the Small Business Innovation

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Datapac provides Walsh Whiskey Distillery with customised ERP solution

    Datapac provides Walsh Whiskey Distillery with customised ERP solution

Datapac has announced the implementation of a customised ERP solution for Walsh Whiskey Distillery. The new system unifies Walsh Whiskey

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Trinity College plans €1bn tech & enterprise campus

    Trinity College plans €1bn tech & enterprise campus

A startup incubator in Dublin run by Boston-based Cambridge Innovation Centre (CIC) is set to be included in a €1bn

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Immedis acquires US international payroll company Expaticore

    Immedis acquires US international payroll company Expaticore

Payroll technology and employment tax services firm Immedis has announced a $10 million acquisition of US international payroll company, Expaticore.

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BorgWarner adds new production line for electric vehicle technology

    BorgWarner adds new production line for electric vehicle technology

Hybrid and electric vehicle (EV) technology company BorgWarner has announced a €10 million investment in capital equipment and a €1.5

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Globoforce Dublin headquarters expansion to create 100 jobs

    Globoforce Dublin headquarters expansion to create 100 jobs

Social recognition solutions company Globoforce has unveiled its new 45,000 sq ft Dublin headquarters at Park West, Dublin 12 and

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MSD to invest in Tipperary plant

    MSD to invest in Tipperary plant

US drug company MSD is set to invest €40 million in its manufacturing facility in Co Tipperary this year, as

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SFI to invest €72 million in new Research Centres

    SFI to invest €72 million in new Research Centres

Science Foundation Ireland has announced it will invest €72 million over the next six years in four new world-class SFI

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Quick EU-UK exit deal vital so trade talks can begin

    Quick EU-UK exit deal vital so trade talks can begin

Ibec has said new EU Brexit negotiating guidelines reinforce the need for an early agreement on UK exit terms to

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Calls made for free trade agreement between EU27 and UK post Brexit

    Calls made for free trade agreement between EU27 and UK post Brexit

FoodDrinkEurope, the EU organisation of the food and drink industry, met in Dublin recently to call for a comprehensive free

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