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Apple investment is major vote of confidence

April 23, 2012 By Editor Leave a Comment

BIlly Kelleher

CORK North Central Fianna Fáil TD Billy Kelleher has described today’s announcement by Apple as “a significant investment and vote of confidence in Cork and the Irish economy.”

Apple is to create over 500 jobs with the support of the IDA and the local authorities in Cork.

Deputy Kelleher said, “Apple has been a huge part of the business and economic landscape of Cork for 30 years. It has grown its European Headquarters consistently and Apple’s confidence in Ireland and support for Cork is extremely important.

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Apple jobs will take a bite out of Cork unemployment figures

April 23, 2012 By Editor Leave a Comment

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FINE Gael TD for Cork North Central, Dara Murphy, has today (Friday) welcomed the announcement that Apple is to expand its operations in Cork city, with the creation of 500 new jobs over the next 18 months. Deputy Murphy added that the announcement would offer a considerable boost to graduates and jobseekers struggling to find work locally.

“I was delighted to get confirmation this morning that Apple is expanding its operations in Cork city, to cater for its business in Europe, the Middle East, India and Africa. Its workforce will grow to 3,300 once the expansion is complete next year.

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Martin welcomes Apple jobs announcement

April 23, 2012 By Editor Leave a Comment

FIANNA Fáil TD for Cork South Central, Micheál Martin, has welcomed the announcement that Apple will create 500 new jobs at its European headquarters in Cork.

Deputy Martin commented: “The news that Apple is to create 500 more jobs at its plant in Hollyhill to bring the workforce up to over 3,000 is very welcome. It continues the great relationship that Apple has with Cork since it came here 30 years ago.

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Lynch welcomes 500 new jobs for Cork

April 23, 2012 By Editor Leave a Comment

MINISTER of State, Kathleen Lynch TD welcomed news that Apple is to create an additional 500 jobs in its Cork plant.

“The creation of these new jobs is great news for Cork. Adding to the 2,800 people currently working in Apple, this announcement is a real vote of confidence in the plant, and reiterates Apple’s commitment to the local area.

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Fianna Fáil Leader pays tribute to Steve Jobs

October 6, 2011 By Editor Leave a Comment

Micheál Martin

FIANNA Fáil Leader Micheál Martin TD has paid tribute to Apple Co-Founder and former Chief Executive, the late Steve Jobs.

Deputy Martin commented, “Steve Jobs was a leader and an innovator. His single minded commitment to excellence in design and product development transformed the technology sector, creating many thousands of jobs all over the world.

“Ireland has been a major beneficiary of this vision and determination, with the Apple campus in county Cork providing highly skilled jobs for local graduates for more than 30 years.

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