Industry & Business

Eurofin Lancaster has announced that it will be creating 160 for Waterford. The jobs will be created over the next five years and will bring the companies employee total to over 500.

IDA Regional Manager Anne Marie Tierney La Roux says securing new investment like this to Dungarvan is significant.She says they have been working with Eurofin on this for some time.

Waterford’s Minister for Training and Skills John Halligan TD has welcomed the creation of the new biopharma jobs in Dungarvan.

Eurofins Lancaster Laboratories, part of the global Eurofins Scientific that works with pharmaceutical, chemical, biotechnology, medical device and cosmetic clients, announced on Monday that the new jobs would be created over the next five years.

Fine Gael Waterford Senator Paudie Coffey has welcomed news and says that this announcement will be a major boost for Dungarvan and will take the total number of employees to over 500 in West Waterford.

“This is a hugely significant announcement for West Waterford and Dungarvan Town. Before the last general election I consistently called for more of a focus on West Waterford as many IDA jobs had been brought to the City and East of Waterford County. I am delighted that this announcement has been made today and it will have a massive impact on Dungarvan’s local economy.

“There can be no doubt that the economy is recovering and it is imperative that we bring the recovery home; so that families right around Waterford feel its impact in a real and tangible way.

“I will continue to work with my Ministerial Colleagues and the IDA to ensure that investments like this are brought to Waterford. While it’s not possible to bring every investment to Waterford, it is critical that we get our fair share.”