22/10/2015

140 New Jobs Announced For Dublin

One hundred and forty new jobs have been created in Dublin by life sciences company, Grifols.

The company has opened a new Bioscience Division global operations centre in South County Dublin. The new facility will house operating activities including production, research and development and administration. It will be fully operational from early next year.

Jobs Minister Richard Bruton officially opened the facility on Thursday morning. Speaking at the opening, the Minister said the announcement "is a testament to the quality workforce available in Ireland".

Taoiseach Enda Kenny also welcomed the investment: "Ireland continues to be an attractive location for investment and I'm delighted that Dublin will host the next phase of growth by Grifols."

(MH/LM)

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