There was more good news on the jobs front today, as up to 540 new jobs are set to be created at Randox Laboratories in Co Donegal.
The move comes after the company have recently announced that they are expanding its laboratory facility in Dungloe over the next six years.
The company specialises in developing medical tests for conditions such as Alzheimers, kidney disease and cancer. The recent announcement comes as a big boost to the local economy.
As the news was confirmed by Dr Kieran Richardson, Research and Development Manager at Randox, he told a local radio station that while some of the jobs will require specialised qualifications and experience, many others will be filled from within the local community.