Up to 50 new jobs are to be created in Limerick in the entertainment technology sector.
DTS Inc, which provides entertainment technology, products and services to the global market, has established its new European headquarters at the National Technology Park.
Recruitment for the positions across a range of disciplines has already begun.
30 jobs to go at Offaly firm
Separately, a Co Offaly heating equipment and water boiler manufacturer is to lay off 30 workers tomorrow because of the downturn in the economy.
Grants of Birr have been in business for more than 30 years and employ more than 200 staff at their premises.
However, the company says the redundancies are taking place because of a decline in orders over the last six months.