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ALMOST 100 new jobs have been announced in Shannon with two new companies coming into the Free Zone.
Minister for Labour Affairs, Mr Tony Killeen TD, will today announce the establishment of two new companies at Shannon Free Zone which between them will create 97 new jobs over the next five years.
Supported by Shannon Development, the new companies are White Horse Insurance Ireland Ltd who are bring- ing 52 new jobs and PC Tools Software who will hire 45 new staff.
Making the announcement, Minister Killeen said, “It is a wonderful vote of confidence in Shannon Free Zone that two world class companies have decid- ed to establish bases here. White Horse Insurance Ireland Ltd, a wholly owned subsidiary of the global MyTravel Group plc, a major player in some of the most active markets for package holidays and other leisure travel serv-
ices, and PC Tools Software, a global leader in innovative software products designed for securing, protecting and maintaining Windows operating sys- oats
Welcoming the two new companies to the Shannon Free Zone, Mr Kevin Thompstone, Chief Executive, Shan- non Development, said: “The two in- vestments announced today represent the further development of two key
Strategic sectors for Shannon Free Zone – Insurance and E-Commerce. We are delighted to welcome White Horse Insurance Ireland Ltd to the Free Zone. They join the growing clus- ter of insurance operations at Shannon, now employing almost 700 people. PC Tools Software will also be a strong addition to the emerging e-commerce sector at Shannon.”
The two new companies were attract- ed to the Shannon Free Zone through the co-operative work of Shannon Development and IDA Ireland. More than 7,200 people are employed in 110 companies there, generating over €3.3 billion in annual sales. Shannon Development is currently preparing a comprehensive master plan for a major regeneration programme at the Free Zone to guarantee its continued com- petitive edge into the future.