A US technology firm is to create 100 jobs in Co Louth over the next three years.
Prometric is to establish a global test development service business in Dundalk with support from the Industrial Development Authority (IDA).
The firm currently employs some 75 staff at an office in Dublin.
“Our decision to invest in Ireland allows us to expand our employee base globally, work in closer proximity to many of our customers and to provide test development services virtually around the clock,” said Michael Brannick, president and chief executive of Prometric.
Minister for State at the Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources, Fergus O’Dowd, a Co Louth TD, welcomed the development.
He said Prometric had the Government’s “fullest support”.
IDA chief executive Barry O'Leary said: ''Ireland is experiencing strong growth in international business services - a key target area in IDA's strategy which is contributing significantly to Ireland's impressive export performance."
