Tag: IDA

IDA reports that the highest net level of job creation for a decade took place in 2014

Fine Gael TD for Dublin Fingal, Alan Farrell has said that the fact that over 15,000 new jobs were created by IDA Ireland in 2014 is encouraging news. IDA Ireland is the government agency responsible for attracting foreign direct investment to Ireland.   “I am encouraged by the fact that IDA client companies created over 15,000 new jobs last year.…

Alternate investor must be found to replace Merck in Swords

Fine Gael TD for Dublin Fingal, Alan Farrell, has today (Thursday) expressed his disappointment at the news that Merck is to pull out of its facility in Swords between 2014 and 2017 with the loss of 570 jobs. “My thoughts are with the Merck employees who have helped to make MSD the success it is and who are now facing…