KENNY WELCOMES SYMANTEC JOBS ANNOUNCEMENT - ANOTHER 400 TECH JOBS FOR DUBLIN

Posted on July 16, 2013 2:06 PM   |   Permanent Link   

Dublin Bay North Labour TD has welcomed the announcement of 400 jobs being established by the well known IT security company Symantec, who are setting up a new European Customer Management Centre in Dublin.

"This is a very significant jobs announcement for the tech industry in Dublin and in Ireland as a whole. There will be up to 200 jobs in 2013, and a further 200 positions being created over the next two years. The new centre will provide Europe-wide sales and support to Symantec customers and partners. The initiative is supported by the Department of Jobs, Enterprise, and Innovation through IDA Ireland."

"Symantec's establishment of its European Customer Management Centre in Dublin is a signal of its continuing commitment to Ireland and contribution to our economic recovery. It is also a testament to our talented and flexible workforce. For our part, the Government is committed to working with companies like Symantec to grow sustainable jobs and get our country working again."

"A key priority of the Action Plan for Jobs, which I have always been supportive of, is not just to attract new foreign investment but to embed and grow companies already located here. This announcement is a fantastic example of our ambition to grow the ICT sector which has already seen substantial employment growth since we took office. I would like to congratulate all those involved in this announcement and I am determined to ensure that, through continued implementation of the Action Plans for Jobs, we can see more announcements like this to create the jobs we need."