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Taoiseach announces over 330 new jobs in nine IDA Ireland client companies

Taoiseach Enda Kenny speaking at the announcement today

Taoiseach Enda Kenny speaking at the announcement today

Taoiseach Enda Kenny today announced the creation of 335 new jobs for Dublin, Cork and Limerick from nine North American and European based high-growth companies.

The new jobs are to be spread across a range of sectors including Software Development, Online Security, Internet and Digital Media.

The companies creating the new jobs are:

  • (100) AdRoll, the world’s largest online targeted advertising platform, is announcing the establishment of its European Headquarters in Dublin, creating 100 jobs. The EU HQ will support Adroll’s activities in a dozen countries.
  • (50) Nitro, a provider of document productivity and workflow solutions, is establishing its EMEA HQ in Dublin creating 50 new jobs. Nitro Dublin will support all aspects of its international business, from Sales and Customer Service to Engineering and Marketing.
  • (30) EtQ, a Quality and Compliance Management Software provider, is establishing its EMEA HQ in Limerick, creating 30 new jobs.  Jobs available at EtQ will suit individuals with computer science qualifications and technical sales capability.
  • (30) StorageCraft, a specialist in disaster recovery, is opening its new International Headquarters in Cork, with the creation of 30 new jobs in IT Support, Marketing and Human Resources.
  • (30) Zendesk, a provider of cloud-based customer service software is announcing that it intends to double its Dublin workforce by creating 30 new jobs at its development centre and European Data Centre in Dublin.
  • (30) Clio, a cloud-based, legal software company is announcing the establishment of its European Headquarters in Dublin, with the creation of over 30 jobs.
  • (25) Pearl Street Enterprises, one of the fastest growing Amazon.com marketplace sellers is announcing the creation of 25 new jobs with the establishment of its worldwide HQ in Dublin.
  • (25) Minds and Machines, an internet domain name provider, is establishing its core technical operations in Dublin city, creating 25 jobs.
  • (15) AerData, a provider of software and services for the aviation industry, is announcing that it is to create 15 new jobs at its Sales and Marketing Centre in Dublin over the next three years.

Making the announcement, the Taoiseach said:

Ireland remains one of the most exciting places in the world for new digital enterprises.  I'm delighted to welcome 335 new jobs in nine companies in the rapidly growing digital sector.  As a Government, we are determined to keep building on the 3,000 jobs being created in the private sector each month in order to get people back to work.  Through the Action Plan for Jobs, we will continue to provide strong, co-ordinated policy support for measures which attract investment and jobs as well as support for the work of the IDA in targeting high-potential businesses which can be future success stories from an Irish base.

Read the full press release on the IDA website here.