100 jobs to be created in Roscommon

The company already employs over 180 people at its Irish base in in Castlerea.

Harmac has been in operation in Castlerea since 1998.

Today's jobs announcement marks significant expansion plans by the company with the facility being extended by 10,000sq.ft.

Recruitment is already under way for 100 new jobs, which will be filled over the next five years.

The Minister for Enterprise, Jobs and Innovation said he hoped that today's announcement could be replicated around the country in the coming years.

Richard Bruton said last week's jobs initiative was a first step in developing ambitious plans to grow the economy and create jobs.

IDA chief executive Barry O'Leary said the expansion of Harmac would build on the strong medical device cluster in the Midlands Gateway.

From RTE.ie here