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.
Manufacturing Manufacture Of Computer, Electrical Electronic And Optical Products Manufacture Of Computer, Electronic And Optical Products 26 - Manufacture of computer, electronic and optical products
115 jobs Number of planned job creations
Announcement Date
16 December 2010
Employment effect (start)
16 December 2010
Foreseen end date
16 December 2015
Description
Goodman Medical Ireland is to create 115 new jobs in Galway. The Japanese medical devices manufacturer is to begin recruiting for manufacturing positions immediately, as of December 2010. Goodman Medical Ireland currently employs 56 people in the manufacture of cardiology products. Over the next five years, 115 more jobs will be added as part of a €1.1m investment. They include new positions in research and development.
Sources
16 December 2010: RTE
Citation
Eurofound (2010), Goodman Medical Ireland, Business expansion in Ireland, factsheet number 71316, European Restructuring Monitor. Dublin, https://restructuringeventsprod.azurewebsites.net/restructuring-events/detail/71316.
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