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
200 jobs Number of planned job creations
Announcement Date
19 August 2010
Employment effect (start)
Foreseen end date
31 December 2010
Description
Internet company Google has announced the creation of 200 jobs in Dublin as a result of a new operations centre. The new centre is expected to be functioning by the end of 2010. The company has said that the centre will focus mainly on its geographic-based products such as Google Maps and Google Local. Google, which currently employs 1,500 people in Dublin, has already started recruiting for graduates with strong IT skills.
Sources
20 August 2010: The Irish Independent
Citation
Eurofound (2010), Google, Business expansion in Ireland, factsheet number 70833, European Restructuring Monitor. Dublin, https://restructuringeventsprod.azurewebsites.net/restructuring-events/detail/70833.
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