Graduate jobs boost for Ireland - graduate jobs

A US-based software company has announced plans to create as many as 50 jobs in Dublin, which will include opportunities for graduates.

According to Fi-Tek, the positions will be based in its new European headquarters and customer support operation in Dublin. The firm intends to produce the jobs over the next five years.

Enterprise Minister Batt O'Keeffe said the company's investment will boost Ireland's financial services sector.

Meanwhile, Japanese pharmaceutical equipment firm, Freund Pharmatec, has also created 25 new jobs in Tullamore, Co Offaly.

Taoiseach Brian Cowen, who officially opened the new company, said: "Freund will be recruiting for high value positions in the Midlands Region and as a regional hub, with a skilled and educated workforce, we can ensure the Corporation will find the best possible candidates to fill these roles here, in keeping with Ireland's Smart Economy reputation."

The posts will be in drug delivery technologies and clinical trial manufacturing, as well as marketing and sales.