100 jobs created in Wexford and Dublin

COMPANIES IN the medical device and software sectors have announced the creation of 100 new jobs over the next three years.

Irish medical devices firm ClearStream Technologies is to create 70 jobs in Wexford under a major expansion plan, while French financial software firm Murex has announced 30 new software jobs. Both companies already have a presence in Ireland.

ClearStream Technologies, which employs 230 workers, designs and manufactures medical devices such as catheters and stents. The new jobs will be in product engineering, research and development, manufacturing, sales and marketing.

ClearStream Technologies chief executive Andy Jones said the company was embarking on phase two of the expansion of production capacity to meet the growing demand for its latest products.

“We intend to seek out new technologies and invest in further research and development for the future and we expect the newly created position of chief technology officer to be key to this growth.”

Elsewhere, 30 new jobs have been announced by Murex. The jobs, which are supported by the IDA, will be in software development, business development and consulting. The positions are aimed at those who have a degree or master’s qualifications in maths, engineering and computer science.

Murex already employs 60 workers in Shelbourne Road, Dublin.

Murex managing director François Pourprix said the success of Murex’s Irish operation to date had led to the further expansion. “Ireland provides for Murex a pool of highly skilled people from which to choose our workforce, an excellent environment for research and development, and a reputation for success in software development.”

Minister for Enterprise Batt O’Keeffe described the investment as an important boost for Ireland’s information and communications technology sector.

“Eight of the world’s top 10 technology firms are based in Ireland so Murex’s decision to hire more highly skilled workers in Dublin fits well with the Government’s focus on innovative high-tech industry.

“It is significant that Murex, which operates in a technically challenging niche area of the software market, has chosen Ireland for expansion, adding to our strong cluster of global ICT players and acknowledging the strong track record of the Dublin workforce,” Mr O’Keeffe added.