Ericsson to create computer jobs - graduate jobs

Graduates qualified in software engineering will be interested to learn that telecoms giant Ericsson is to create 100 highly-skilled posts in Ireland.

The firm announced that the positions will be based at its research and development (R&D) facility in Athlone, with Irish Enterprise Minister Richard Bruton saying that it had vindicated the government's policy on the economy.

Mr Bruton added: "I am currently developing plans to further enhance our support for multinational R&D investments and to ensure that Irish firms can learn from the vast experience in this area to create the companies of the future here."

Michael Gallagher, managing director of Ericsson in Ireland, said that the firm was keen to grow its skill base in the country. He added: "Supported by the IDA, we have a mandate which will create new employment and will help the sustainability of local operations."

IDA Ireland chief Barry O'Leary said the jobs boost reflects the quality of the workforce.

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