Our roundup of some employment news across the island of Ireland in September 2024 continues with news that Pfizer is to cut over 200 jobs across its Irish manufacturing facilities, according to RTÉ.
Pfizer to cut around 200 jobs across its Irish facilities
A US pharmaceutical firm is to cut over 200 jobs at Pfizer Irish manufacturing facilities, according to RTÉ.
RTÉ reported it is understood that the cuts will go across the facilities in Grange Castle in Dublin, Ringaskiddy in Cork, and Newbridge in Kildare.
RTÉ said the lay-offs ‘will begin towards the end of this year, continuing into 2025, and will be a mixture of voluntary and targeted redundancies’.
Digital platform company to create 100 jobs in Cork city
A digital platform company has announced plans to create 100 jobs in Cork city over the next two years.
Workvivo by Zoom also launched its engagement hub in the city.
The company said the new roles will be hired over the next two years and will ‘primarily be product and engineering positions to invest in research and innovation’.
A ’employee experience platform’, Workvivo was founded in Cork in 2017 and in 2023, it was acquired by Zoom.
The company said the Cork engagement hub follows the ‘blueprint of Zoom’s other hubs around the globe, and will allow employees to collaborate easily, whether in person or hybrid’.
This project is supported by IDA Ireland.
Minister for Enterprise, Trade & Employment Peter Burke said he was ‘thrilled’ to hear that Cork City has been chosen as the company’s flagship Irish hub.
“The creation of 100 jobs in the city is very welcome and will provide exciting opportunities for our skilled tech workforce,” he said.
Speaking on the launch, co-founder and CEO of Workvivo by Zoom, John Goulding, said:
“It was so important to us that our new engagement hub would stay true to our DNA, while also setting us up for the next phase in our scaling journey as part of Zoom. We’ve been so fortunate to have hired truly world-class talent over the last few years in Ireland. Now, with the incredible support of the IDA, we’re excited to welcome more people into the Workvivo by Zoom team.”
IDA Ireland Executive Director Mary Buckley said “Zoom’s decision to establish its first major hub in Cork is terrific news for the Southwest region and indeed the whole of Ireland”.
Professional services company to create over 100 jobs in Dublin
A professional services company is to create over 100 new jobs in Dublin.
Earlier this month, Turner & Townsend announced it has relocated its Dublin office to 1 George’s Quay in Dublin 2.
This company said it has tripled its workforce in Ireland over the past three years to nearly 400 employees across the island, before this new jobs announcement.
Philip Matthews, Managing Director for Ireland for Turner & Townsend said the new Dublin office at 1GQ reflects its ‘substantial expansion while also creating an environment that encourages innovation and collaboration with clients and colleagues alike’.
“As Turner & Townsend enters this new chapter in Ireland, the company is well-positioned to continue its trajectory of growth and to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of Ireland’s built environment,” said Mr Matthews.
Online accounting firm to create 75 new jobs over 18 months
An online accountancy and company practice firm has announced plans to create 75 new roles over the next 18 months.
Earlier this year, Accountant Online became Kinore, and the firm has Irish offices in Dublin 2, Letterkenny, Co Donegal and in Claudy, Co Derry.
The company said the new roles will be across professional financial services, digital and tech support.
When the new jobs are in place, the workforce will be 150 employees.
Cybersecurity firm to create more than 250 jobs
A cybersecurity and compliance company has announced that it creating more than 250 jobs in the next two years at a new office in Cork.
Proofpoint has global headquarters in Sunnyvale, California, and offices worldwide, including in GB and Northern Ireland.
The firm said the new Cork city centre hub will initially house key functions for the business, including engineering, research and development (R&D), customer support, finance, and marketing.
Proofpoint, a leading cybersecurity and compliance company, today announced the opening of its newest office in #Cork with plans to create over 250 #jobs in the next two years.
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— IDA Ireland (@IDAIRELAND) September 16, 2024
Peter Burke, Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment, said the creation of over 250 jobs in the coming years is a ‘significant boost for the region’.
“We look forward to seeing Proofpoint thrive and contribute to Ireland’s dynamic tech ecosystem,” added the Minister.
“We are excited to be able to tap into Ireland’s strong technology ecosystem, with its broad cybersecurity talent base,” said Kim Sullivan, Chief People Officer at Proofpoint.
Proofpoint currently has over 4,500 employees globally – with over 100 employees in Cork at the time of this announcement.
Software company to create 50 jobs in Dublin
A software company has announced plans to grow its Dublin team to 50 people over the next three years.
Chargebee also announced the opening of its new office in Dublin, which it says ‘marks a significant milestone in Chargebee’s international expansion’.
The move is supported by the Irish Government through IDA Ireland.
The leading provider of subscription billing and revenue growth management, @chargebee, today announced the opening of its new office in #Dublin with plans to expand its team to 50 people.
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— IDA Ireland (@IDAIRELAND) September 16, 2024
“We’re excited to create a fantastic workplace for our new team members while driving growth in the region, and tapping into Dublin’s pool of skilled tech talent to drive our mission forward,” said Krish Subramanian, CEO of Chargebee.
Michael Lohan, CEO of IDA Ireland said:
‘’I am delighted that Chargebee is planning to establish in Ireland and hire up to 50 employees in the next three years. Ireland offers a great opportunity for companies like Chargebee to leverage growth for the EMEA region. The decision to expand their team is a testament to the strong talent pool and the vibrant tech ecosystem that Ireland offers.”
Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment Peter Burke said the 50 positions over the coming years is ‘welcome news for our graduates and skilled workforce’.
Concerns for some jobs as Harland and Wolff placed into administration
A well-known shipbuilding company has confirmed the business is, once again, to be placed into administration.
Harland & Wolff’s main shipyard is in Belfast, but there are two other yards in Scotland and one in England.
The company warned that a ‘further reduction in headcount in our core activities may be necessary’ depending on a sales process.
NEW statement: Union priority to preserve employment and skills
Unite, the UK’s leading union, is demanding that urgent action is taken to preserve the future of the workforce at Harland and Wolff’s yards in Northern Ireland, Scotland and England.
The union made its call after it…— Amanda Ferguson (@AmandaFBelfast) September 16, 2024
TUV East Belfast representative John Ross said he had the opportunity to visit Harland and Wolff earlier this year.
“It was clear from my engagement with the management team, that there were serious concerns in respect of financial support and investment, fuelled by the reluctance of the Westminster Government to provide funding through loan support.”
“We desperately need manufacturing growth in Northern Ireland, we have the opportunity to achieve that through meaningful investment in Harland and Wolff, and the tremendous apprentice training programmes that are already in place and developing,” added Mr Ross.
Blackrock Health Group to create 1,000 jobs in the Dublin and Galway areas over the next five years
Blackrock Health Group has announced it is to create 1,000 jobs in the Dublin and Galway areas over the next five years.
Blackrock Health made the announcement as part of ‘a major investment’ of €500 million across its Group of hospitals incorporating Blackrock Clinic, Hermitage Clinic, Galway Clinic and Limerick Clinic.
Once the new jobs will be in place, the total workforce across the Group will be 4,000.
Speaking at the announcement of the investment, Dr. Caroline Whelan, Group CEO, Blackrock Health said the company will hire 1,000 people to ‘ensure that we can continue to serve our patients in line with their evolving and growing health needs’.
The Blackrock Health Group is controlled by businessman Larry Goodman.
Current vacancies across the group can be viewed here.
Eily Lily to create 150 jobs in Limerick
Eli Lilly and Company has announced it will create another 150 jobs as part of a $1 billion expansion of its Limerick manufacturing site.
The company said it wants engineers, scientists, quality assurance professionals and operations personnel.
IDA Ireland welcomes @EliLillyandCo’s $1 billion expansion in Limerick and its $800 million facility expansion in Kinsale. This investment will enhance Lilly’s global medicine production and create 150 new #jobs for skilled workers in Limerick.
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— IDA Ireland (@IDAIRELAND) September 12, 2024
In addition, the company also unveiled its new $800 million facility expansion in Kinsale, Co Cork.
This project is supported by the Irish Government through IDA Ireland.
Minister for Enterprise Trade & Employment Peter Burke TD said:
“Today marks two fantastic investments from Eli Lilly and Company – both the announcement of a $1 billion expansion of Lilly’s Limerick site in Raheen and the unveiling of the new $800 million facility expansion in Kinsale. These state-of-the-art facilities will contribute to the treatment of diseases affecting millions of people across the world. They will also create hundreds of new jobs, directly and indirectly, adding to the thousands already employed in Ireland by Lilly.”
Lilly initially announced the Limerick site in 2022 and broke ground in March 2023. It said that production of biologic active ingredients for Lilly medicines is on track to start in 2026.
The Limerick investment project is subject to planning approval, and the company will submit a planning application to the Limerick City and County Council in due course.
Lilly said it’s Global Business Solutions centre in Cork has ‘quadrupled employment levels since 2019, with more than 2,000 employees expected by the end of 2024, over half of whom are working in clinical research and development’.
MTM Engineering announces 200 jobs
An engineering firm headquarted in Co Meath has announced the creation of 200 new jobs.
MTM Engineering also announced the completion of its new headquarters in Slane.
Laura Dillon, Partner of Waterland Private Equity; Brendan Mee, CEO of MTM Engineering; Martin Mee, founder of MTM Engineering and Brian Boylan, MD of MTM Engineering (Pic: MTM Engineering via Facebook)
The official opening of the new headquarters took place on Tuesday, 10th September 2024.
The firm said the new offices ‘accommodate 40 of the new roles locally’.
Once the 200 jobs are in place, the total workforce of MTM will be over 1,000 people by the end of the year.
Speaking on the announcement, Brendan Mee, MTM’s CEO, said the company is ‘proud to announce the expansion of our headquarters here in Slane, creating 200 new jobs’.
“The investment represents our long-term commitment to growing both our business and our presence in the local community – as well as throughout Europe and beyond. The new roles will span a variety of functions, including engineering, operations, finance, commercial, health & safety, quality, logistics and administration, helping us continue to meet the growing demand for our services while maintaining our dedication to innovation and quality.”
In 2022, MTM partnered with Waterland Private Equity Ireland, and Laura Dillon, Partner at the latter company, said the creation of 200 jobs will provide ‘a substantial boost to the local economy and reinforces Ireland’s reputation as a hub for cutting-edge infrastructure services’.
MTM said that 90% of its revenue comes from international markets.
Firm to create 60 new roles in Cork
Cara Partners has announced it hopes to create 60 ‘new highly skilled roles’ over the next four years.
The firm, a member of the Schwabe Group, has announced a €130m modernisation and expansion of its Little Island Facility in Cork.
This project is supported by the Irish Government through IDA Ireland.
Cara Partners, a member of the Schwabe Group has announced a €130m modernisation and expansion of its Little Island Facility in #Cork. This multi-million-euro investment is expected to create 60 new highly skilled roles.
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— IDA Ireland (@IDAIRELAND) September 2, 2024
Stephen Kenny, Cara Partners General Manager said:
“This investment in Cara Partners will secure the future of the site for the next decades and will provide great job opportunities for the people of Cork and nationally. From the inception Schwabe a family owned and run business working with Cara Partners have developed an excellent culture in Cork, both in terms of the technical ability of the staff and a very innovative fulfilling environment. We in Cara Partners look forward to implementing this exciting group strategic investment plan over the coming years.”
Mary Buckley, Executive Director, IDA Ireland said this announcement of a €130m expansion and 60 high quality jobs is very ‘welcome news and exemplifies IDA Ireland’s continued commitment to winning jobs and investment for every region in Ireland’.
Cara Partners said it will ‘shortly begin recruitment across the areas of management, production and IT’.
Medical device company says over 300 jobs to go in Co Offaly
A medical device company has announced plans to close a plant in Co Offaly with the loss of more than 300 jobs
Cardinal Health said it would close the plant in Tullamore by spring 2026.
Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment Peter Burke said his ‘primary concern is for the staff and their families who are now coming to terms with the impact of the announcement from Cardinal Health’.
We will make every effort to identify alternative employment opportunities for all staff affected. As a country we are at full employment, with strong demand for medtech and life sciences skills and we will work to help employees impacted to secure employment.(3/3)
— Peter Burke (@peterburkefg) August 29, 2024
“This industry has had a presence in Tullamore for over 40 years, well served by a loyal workforce,” added Minister Burke.
Staff and union members were informed of the decision at a meeting on 29 August.
Headquarted in Ohio, USA, Cardinal Health is a distributor of pharmaceuticals, medical and lab products and employs more than 48,000 worldwide.
Amnesty International to temporarily lay off staff
The Irish division of a human rights organisation has announced temporary layoffs due to a ‘financial crisis in the organisation’.
Layoffs and reduced working hours will impact 11 of 29 staff of Amnesty International Ireland.
SIPTU called on the Board of Amnesty International Ireland to ‘use every means’ at its disposal to work to secure the employment of its staff in Ireland.
SIPTU Organiser, Karen Smollen, said:
“Our members employed by Amnesty International were advised at a meeting on 28th August that the majority of staff will be laid off from Friday, 6th September, due to a financial crisis in the organisation. This situation will create severe financial hardship for our members.”
Ms Smollen said SIPTU members at Amnesty Ireland are ‘devastated by the lay-off announcement, particularly the short notice given, while they struggle to make ends meet’.
Amnesty International is the largest global human rights organisation with a presence in over 140 countries worldwide.
The headquarters of the NGO is in the United Kingdom.
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July 2024 Employment Roundup: Pharma company to cut 200 jobs when Cork facility closes in 2028
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