Henkel Ireland is to set up a new additive manufacturing project in Tallaght in Dublin which will create 40 new positions.
The company already has a significant manufacturing and R&D operation for its range of adhesive technologies in Tallaght, which employs 400 people.
Henkel said its "Additive Manufacturing (3D Printing) project" will employ 40 highly skilled scientists and engineers.
They will develop new advanced materials for use in precision manufacturing industries, such as medical devices, automotive and aerospace.
The new operation is supported by IDA Ireland.
Henkel said it chose Ireland for the project because of the country's strength in high value medical device R&D and manufacturing, coupled with a growing investment profile in 3D printing.
Meanwhile, Australian based travel company Flight Centre has announced plans to expand its Irish operation, with the creation of 30 new positions.
The expansion will bring to 100 the number of people employed at its Dublin office.
It is offering positions in IT, finance, sales and marketing and administration.
The company operates a travel agency service in 23 countries and opened its Dublin operation in August 2016.
The IDA Ireland-backed expansion was announced on the final day of President Michael D Higgins' state visit to Australia.
Trade and investment between Irish and Australian companies has been a key element of President's trip.
And 60 jobs are to be created by two companies in Co Clare - at Vitalograph and Wild Irish Seaweed.
Vitalograph currently employess 100 people at its plant in Ennis where it has been located since 1974.
It designs and manufactures chest and cardiology devices for the healthcare sector and is also working with a number of pharmaceutical companies providing research for the teatment of coughs and other respiratory conditions.
Today it opened a new €12m facility at its Ennis plant where it will employ another 50 people.
A seaweed exporting company based in Quilty in Co Clare is also expanding its production facility with an extra 10 people.
