More than 300 new jobs are to be created in north Dublin as part of a €70 million development by Tesco Ireland.
In a statement today the company said that the opening of its new distribution centre at Donabate in April 2007 would require 600 staff.
The company will offer transfers to 200 staff currently employed at contracted depots at Parkwest and Ballymount and another 100 staff will move from Tesco's existing Distribution Centre in Ballycoolin. The remainder will be recruited.
The new facility will manage and distribute all packaged and processed groceries and some non food products for Tesco's 94 stores.
Tony Keohane, chief executive of Tesco Ireland said recruitment for the new staff will start immediately.
Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment, Micheal Martin, said the creation of jobs in North Dublin was a welcome development.
"These new jobs will boost employment in the area but will also introduce more cutting edge distribution practices to the sector in the country, enhancing efficiencies and capabilities and bringing competitive prices to consumers. It will hopefully lead the way for all in the retail sector."