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Barry O'Sullivan, Johnson & Johson Vision Care; Martin Shanahan, IDA Ireland; Minister of State Pat Breen and John Lynch Johnson & Johson Vision Care at the announcement | PICTURE: Diarmuid Greene
A SENIOR manager at Johnson & Johnson Vision Care Ireland says the announcement of a €100 million expansion of its manufacturing operations in Limerick is a ‘key milestone’ for the company.
Details of the investment were confirmed, this Monday, at its facility in Castletroy which is the largest contact lens manufacturing facility in the world.
Around 200 jobs will be created during the construction phase while Johnson & Johnson Vision Care will create around 100 new positions at the plant which is one of the most advanced globally.
John Lynch, plant leader, says he delighted the company has decided to expand its operations in Limerick – having first arrived in the city 26 years ago.
“We believe that the new manufacturing roles being introduced in Limerick in 2019 will be foundational in helping us bring new, innovative contact lens products to our patients and customers around the world at an industry-leading pace,” he said.
Martin Shanahan, CEO of IDA Ireland, welcomed what was the third significant jobs announcement in Castletroy in just over 72 hours.
Martin Shanahan, ceo of @IDAIRELAND, speaking at the @JNJNews announcement that it is to invest €100m in its operations in Limerick @Limerick_Leader pic.twitter.com/uSntZaRzY4
— David Hurley (@DHurleyLL) April 8, 2019
He says it shows how Limerick is able to compete with other cities for Foreign Direct Investment.
“Limerick has proven to be competitive, these investors do not make these investment decisions lightly and the fact that they continue to reinvest in Limerick shows that they see that the offering is there,” he said adding that there needs to be continued investment in infrastructure, housing and education to keep the momentum going.
The Mayor of Limerick, Cllr James Collins, who attended this Monday’s announcement says its confirmation of the potential that exists in Limerick.
“Limerick is a great place to live, the most affordable city in Ireland to live and one that is a gateway to some of the most scenic areas of the country. It’s a city that provides an excellent work-life balance with so many amenities, services, attraction and rich culture and heritage,” he said.
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