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 Jobs Minister Richard Bruton today, announced the creation of 100 new jobs in 4 new IDA client companies in the emerging business sector in addition to the establishment of headquarter operations by 2 other new emerging companies. The jobs are to be created by:

• Red 5 Studios, an online games developer, which is to establish its European Headquarters in Cork, with the creation of 30 jobs.
• Aasonn, a global human capital management (HCM) and technology services company which is to establish its European headquarters inDublinwith the creation of 30 new jobs.
• Van Tibolli Beauty Corp, provider of GK Hair products which is to establish its E.U. headquarters inDublin, creating 25 jobs in customer support and multi lingual marketing roles.
• Qualvu Inc., a key emerging player in the provision of web-based qualitative research, which is to establish its EMEA headquarters inDublinwith the creation of 15 new jobs.
• Infobright, aTorontobased Analytics company which is to locate its EMEA Headquarters along with a Customer Support Centre inDublin
• Md7, an operations and financial services company which is to establish its European HQ inDublin.

Making the announcement, Minister Bruton said,

‘Central to this Government’s plan for jobs and growth is developing and deepening the impact of multinational companies here. We must attract more companies, we must ensure that they locate higher-value activities here, we must ensure that they have a greater impact on the economy. Targeting high-growth emerging companies is a key part of this, as these companies will establish deep roots here from early in their growth, and ultimately have a substantial impact on our economy.’

‘Today’s announcement that 6 high-growth emerging companies are locating operations here with the creation of 100 jobs is great news forDublinandIreland. The Government is determined to build on this to ensure that we can continue to see the flow of multinational investment toIrelandand help create the growth and jobs we need.’

Welcoming the announcement, Barry O’Leary, CEO of IDA Ireland said,

‘The announcements today from 6 new companies at emerging stage, with the creation of 100 new jobs, is very welcome news for Ireland and further adds to our reputation as a host for emerging companies.