A list of the top ten job gains this year

1. Google - 650

2. PFPC International - 500

3. Toucan - 423

4. Yahoo! -- 400

5. AXA Assistance SA/Bank of Scotland - 300 each

6. BISYS Hedge Fund -- 250

7. International Fund Services - 235

8. SWS Group - 226

9. Keepak Cork - 155

10. Zeus Industrial Products - 150

Source: Compiled from announcements from the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment and company press releases