Technology company IBM is to create between 200 and 300 new jobs at its Irish headquarters in Mulhuddart in Dublin.
The positions are described as high-skilled and will cover a range of disciplines including legal, financial and supply chain management roles.
IBM is one of the leading information technology companies in the world and currently employs more than 3,000 people in Ireland.
The majority of those are based at its headquarters in Mulhuddart where IBM's European sales and services support centre is located.
The company also has facilities in Blanchardstown, Cork and Galway.
IBM transferred 190 manufacturing jobs from Mulhuddart to China in October 2010.
Taoiseach Enda Kenny said IBM’s decision "demonstrates the value of Ireland's position in Europe when it comes to our ability to attract overseas investment".
IDA Chief Executive Barry O'Leary said the hub, one of two IBM operates worldwide, will help it run a range of different functions behind its worldwide operations.
Mr O'Leary said that initially the hub is expected to require between 200 and 300 new staff but that may increase as IBM's business grows.
