US company Microsemi has announced 315 new jobs over the next 18 months at its facility in Ennis, Co Clare.
The jobs will be in manufacturing, sales and technical support.
Microsemi Ireland, which has been based in Ennis since 1992, acts as the liaison between US and European markets.
Microsemi Corporation, which has its headquarters in California, employs over 1,800 worldwide. The company designs and manufactures analog and mixed-signal integrated circuits and discrete high reliability semiconductors.
These devicses are used in extreme condition environments where failures can be costly, like aircraft engines and pacemakers.
90 jobs at new Tesco store in Co Cavan
A new Tesco store was officially opened today in Bailieborough, Co Cavan, creating 90 new jobs. This is second Tesco store in Co Cavan, and the 16th new Tesco store opened in 2008.
Tesco employs some 13,500 people in Ireland.
Tesco Bailieborough will feature a number of environmental initiatives. Solar sensitive lighting will be used on the shop floor with lights automatically dimming when it's bright outside and brightening up when it becomes darker. Rainwater will be recycled and used in the store's toilet systems.
