Published on Thursday17thMay2012

Taoiseach officially opens Merit Medical Ireland’s new facility ‘Merit Vision’

Taoiseach Enda Kenny today officially opened Merit Medical Ireland's new facility, 'Merit Vision'. The Taoiseach welcomed the creation of 200 new jobs in Galway:

Merit is an excellent employer in the West and is a key player in the medical device industry operating successfully in the region.  

I would like to pay tribute to Merit and IDA Ireland for bringing this development to fruition.

This marks a significant investment of €20 million in this facility at the Parkmore Business Park East.  

This investment is supported by the Irish Government through IDA Ireland.

The announcement today by Merit Medical of the creation of 200 new jobs is very welcome, and is a sign of confidence in Ireland and in the people of Galway.

Read the Taoiseach's full speech here.