As reported on irishtimes.com...
Pharmaceutical giant Allergan is to create 200 new jobs in a €350 million investment at its plant in Westport, Co Mayo.
The
US multinational, which employs 900 people in Ireland, is expanding to
meet growing demand for its Botox product in treatment of migraines and
incontinence.
It will take on 200 new staff over the next four years.
It is estimated another 250 jobs will be created indirectly locally during the construction period.
Taoiseach
Enda Kenny described the jobs boost as a significant vote of confidence
in Ireland. “Developments like this will help us on the path to
economic recovery,” he said.
“Allergan’s Westport facility is an
important strategic site in their network and contributes more than 50
per cent of global revenues from a range of products manufactured here,”
added Mr Kenny, who is a TD for Mayo.
“The expansion of this
facility is a much needed boost for the region and will bring further
high quality jobs to the west of Ireland.”
Allergan have purchased the technology park next to its Westport facility to allow for the expansion.
Allergan Pharmaceuticals Ireland managing director Pat O’Donnell said the company expected the demand for Botox to continue to grow.
1 comment:
This is a great news for locals because they will have the opportunity to work for a huge company.
I'm sure that the request for botox treatments in that area will increase immediately.
Right after the appearance of botox in Toronto people invaded medical clinics that had this service available...and I'm sure the same thing happens allover the world, especially now when the popularity of Botox is huge.
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