merrion street

Jobs Minister Mary Mitchell O'Connor today announced up to 50 new jobs at a new Jazz Pharmaceuticals manufacturing and development facility in County Roscommon. Communications Minister Denis Naughten also attended the announcement. 

Jazz is a global pharmaceutical company with its headquarters in Dublin where it employees approximately 100 people. The company also has operations in multiple cities in the U.S., in Oxford, England and in Villa Guardia, Italy.

The facility marks an investment of €50 million by Jazz, where the company expects to employ up to 50 people within three years. 

Minister Mitchell O'Connor said: 

I’m delighted to be present today to mark the official opening of Jazz Pharmaceuticals’ first manufacturing plant in Ireland. Having a global pharmaceutical company of this calibre establish such a facility in Co. Roscommon is hugely significant, demonstrating serious commitment by the company to the region. The jobs created when the facility is operating at full capacity will be of great benefit to the local area and economy.

Minister Naughten said: 

Today’s opening and significant investment by Jazz Pharmaceuticals is hugely important for Monksland. It is a testament to the talent and expertise of the people of Roscommon. We welcome the new facility and greatly appreciate the investment and loyalty to the region shown by Jazz Pharmaceuticals and to the people of Roscommon.

For more information read the press release on the IDA Ireland website here.