The restructuring events database contains factsheets with data on large-scale restructuring events reported in the principal national media and company websites in each EU Member State. This database was created in 2002.
Information / Communication Computer Programming, Consultancy And Related Activities Computer Programming, Consultancy And Related Activities 62 - Computer programming, consultancy and related activities
500 jobs Number of planned job creations
Announcement Date
10 March 2009
Employment effect (start)
16 March 2009
Foreseen end date
Description
Computer giant Hewlett Packard has announced 500 new jobs at its site in Kildare. The new jobs will be created with the establishment of a multi-lingual technical support centre. The global support centre will employ a variety of staff, including high-skill graduates. Research and development jobs will also be created. HP currently employs approximately 4,000 people in Ireland in Dublin, Leixlip, Galway and Belfast.
Eurofound (2009), Hewlett-Packard, Business expansion in Ireland, factsheet number 68482, European Restructuring Monitor. Dublin, https://restructuringeventsprod.azurewebsites.net/restructuring-events/detail/68482.
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