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Fri 12 Dec 2008Elan to shut offices, cut 114 jobs to boost drugs investment

Ireland’s largest drugmaker Elan plans to cut 114 jobs and close its offices in New York and Tokyo to put more investment into its drug pipeline.

A company spokeswoman said the changes would have "no impact" on Elan's operations in Ireland but would see 114 people leave the company.