Two firms plan 260 new jobs

TWO FIRMS announced plans to create 260 jobs in Dublin and Galway yesterday.

TWO FIRMS announced plans to create 260 jobs in Dublin and Galway yesterday.

US internet retailer CSN Stores is to create 200 new jobs in Galway after deciding to establish its European base in the city.

The Boston-based group, which last year had sales of over $202 million, will create the jobs over the next three years.

Established in 2002, CSN Stores is a privately-owned company which is among the top three online retailers in the US.

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IDA Ireland secured the investment despite strong competition from the UK, France and Germany.

Éamon Ó Cuív, Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs, said the establishment of the base by CSN Stores was a welcome boost.

"The company will be a significant employer in the west of Ireland, hiring third-level graduates in IT, software engineering, finance and multilingual customer support, and will contribute to the further development and attractiveness of the region as a location for additional investment."

Nicholas Malone, chief financial officer of CSN, said the company would open its Galway offices in January.

"Our decision to locate in Galway was based on an impressive local workforce comprised of highly-intelligent, well-educated, multilingual speakers who represent several European nationalities," said Mr Malone.

Meanwhile, Renishaw Ireland announced that it is to expand its operation in Swords with a new research and development plant. The facility will design and make new medical instruments to treat a range of neurological diseases.

The new jobs will include 17 research and development positions and 43 manufacturing posts, to be rolled out over the next three years. The investment is being supported by the IDA.