5-year strategy to support creation of 5,000 jobs in west The Western Development Commission (WDC) has launched a five-year strategy that sets out to support the creation of 5,000 jobs through enterprise and regional development projects. Regional • 30 May
5-year strategy to support creation of 5,000 jobs in west The Western Development Commission (WDC) has launched a five-year strategy that sets out to support the creation of 5,000 jobs through enterprise and regional development projects. Regional • 30 May
WDC leads €2m investment in biotechnology company Ovagen The Western Development Commission (WDC) has led a €2 million Series A equity investment round in Ovagen, a biotechnology company based in Ballina, Co Mayo. Business • 29 Oct 24
WDC leads €2m investment in biotechnology company Ovagen The Western Development Commission (WDC) has led a €2 million Series A equity investment round in Ovagen, a biotechnology company based in Ballina, Co Mayo. Business • 29 Oct 24
13% rise in workers living and employed in Western Region The number of people living and working in the Western Region has increased by 13.3% between 2016 and 2022, a new report from the Western Development Commission shows. Business • 19 Sep 24
13% rise in workers living and employed in Western Region The number of people living and working in the Western Region has increased by 13.3% between 2016 and 2022, a new report from the Western Development Commission shows. Business • 19 Sep 24
Western Development Commission names Mulrooney as CEO The board of the Western Development Commission has appointed Allan Mulrooney as its new chief executive. He will take up the job from next month. Business • 14 Aug 23
Western Development Commission names Mulrooney as CEO The board of the Western Development Commission has appointed Allan Mulrooney as its new chief executive. He will take up the job from next month. Business • 14 Aug 23
Decline in working from home according to new study A new study has revealed a decline in the numbers of people working from home. Business • 08 Sep 22
Decline in working from home according to new study A new study has revealed a decline in the numbers of people working from home. Business • 08 Sep 22
3D Issue to create 24 jobs as it gets €750k investment Donegal firm 3D Issue is to create 24 near jobs over the next 16 months after it secured €750,000 in new investment. Business • 19 Aug 22
3D Issue to create 24 jobs as it gets €750k investment Donegal firm 3D Issue is to create 24 near jobs over the next 16 months after it secured €750,000 in new investment. Business • 19 Aug 22
Online jobs portal launched to attract people to West A new online jobs portal which aims to attract people to make new lives in the west of Ireland has been launched by the Western Development Commission. Regional • 27 Apr 21
Online jobs portal launched to attract people to West A new online jobs portal which aims to attract people to make new lives in the west of Ireland has been launched by the Western Development Commission. Regional • 27 Apr 21
Venari Medical secures €4.5m in seed investment Galway based medical device company Venari Medical has raised €4.5m in seed equity funding to accelerate the development of its BioVena device for the treatment of chronic venous disease. Business • 28 Oct 20
Venari Medical secures €4.5m in seed investment Galway based medical device company Venari Medical has raised €4.5m in seed equity funding to accelerate the development of its BioVena device for the treatment of chronic venous disease. Business • 28 Oct 20
First woman chair at Irish Venture Capital Association Gillian Buckley has been named as the Irish Venture Capital Association's new chairperson - the first woman to hold the title in its 35 year history. Business • 26 Aug 20
First woman chair at Irish Venture Capital Association Gillian Buckley has been named as the Irish Venture Capital Association's new chairperson - the first woman to hold the title in its 35 year history. Business • 26 Aug 20
