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.
Utilities Electricity, Gas, Steam And Air Conditioning Supply Electricity, Gas, Steam And Air Conditioning Supply 35.2 - Manufacture of gas; distribution of gaseous fuels through mains
200 jobs Number of planned job creations
Announcement Date
18 May 2010
Employment effect (start)
Foreseen end date
31 May 2011
Description
Private sector energy company Airtricity has revealed a proposal to create 200 new jobs over the next year by entering the domestic natural gas market. The jobs will include 100 full-time positions at its Dublin headquarters. A further 100 jobs are being outsourced. The new positions are mainly in sales and customer service. Airtricity says it will be offering customers a 10% discount on Bord Gáis's (Ireland's semi-state gas company) rates. Last year, Airtricity entered the electricity market and says it now has 200,000 customers.
Eurofound (2010), Airtricity, Business expansion in Ireland, factsheet number 70565, European Restructuring Monitor. Dublin, https://restructuringeventsprod.azurewebsites.net/restructuring-events/detail/70565.
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