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 62.0 - Computer programming, consultancy and related activities
150 jobs Number of planned job creations
Announcement Date
30 November 2017
Employment effect (start)
30 November 2017
Foreseen end date
30 November 2018
Description
Fintech company, Equifax, is to create 150 new jobs in Dublin over the next 12 months.
The roles will be for software engineers, business analysts and other IT specialists.
Equifax currently employs around 200 people in Ireland, half of which are based in Co Wexford.
The company provides services for consumers, businesses and governments to compile and monitor credit scores.
The jobs measure is supported by IDA Ireland.
Sources
30 November 2017: RTE
30 November 2017: Silicon Republic.com
Citation
Eurofound (2017), Equifax, Business expansion in Ireland, factsheet number 92701, European Restructuring Monitor. Dublin, https://restructuringeventsprod.azurewebsites.net/restructuring-events/detail/92701.
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