19/07/2013

75 Jobs Created In New 'Connect' Scheme

A new employment initiative, which offers financial rewards to individuals who bring new project to Ireland, will create 75 new jobs in Laois, Galway and Longford.

Under the scheme, 50 jobs will be created by Magni Group, with a new manufacturing plant for automotive coating near Portarlington, Co Laois.

Fifteen jobs will be created in Co Galway by maritime consultancy company, Flagship Management, while a further 10 jobs will come from Ark Energy Consulting, who are moving their energy trading risk management business to Longford.

According to RTÉ, some of the people behind establishing the link between the employers and Connect Ireland, could be paid up to €75,000.

(MH/JP)

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