Some 150 new jobs have been announced by the Tánaiste for Killarney and Waterford, in investments by three multinationals.
In Killarney, Dollinger has unveiled plans for a €1.1 million global production centre, creating 70 new jobs over the next four years. Liebherr Container Cranes is to base a six-member research and development team in the town.
In Waterford, Upiqus is to open a centre for "high value" report writing for conferences and seminars. Around 70 staff will be employed over five years. Eighty per cent of the jobs will be at graduate level.