Limerick received a jobs boost today with the announcement that two US companies are to expand their operations in the city, creating 75 jobs.
Vistakon, a division of Johnson & Johnson, is to invest €100 million, with the support of IDA Ireland, in a further expansion of its operation at the National Technology Park, adjacent to the University of Limerick.
The plant, which makes contact lenses, employs over 600 people in Limerick.
Minister Enterprise, Trade and Employment Micheál Martin said Limerick is helping Ireland's transition to a knowledge economy that will provide quality jobs for people.
"Vistakon is a flagship manufacturing operation in Ireland and its existing significant economic benefit to the region will increase greatly as a result of today's announcement," he said.
E-commerce group ChannelAdvisor is to establish its European support centre in Limerick, creating 15 positions.
Mr Martin said ChannelVisor was a significant addition to the base of digital media companies choosing
Ireland to set up highly sophisticated technological operations. A total of 250 jobs were announced by the Zimmer firm for Shannon last week.
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