Mayor welcomes Edwards Lifesciences announcement of 250 additional jobs

  • Michael Mussallem, Chairman and CEO of Edwards Lifesciences and Tanaiste, Leo Varadkar. Pic Alan Place 810x456
Michael Mussallem, Chairman and CEO of Edwards Lifesciences and Tanaiste, Leo Varadkar cutting the ribbon at the entranceway of the company's new manufacturing facility located in Castletroy, Limerick. (Pic: Alan Place)

The Mayor of the City and County of Limerick Cllr Daniel Butler has welcomed the announcement today that Edwards Lifesciences are to expand their operation in Limerick with the creation of 250 new jobs.

Mayor Daniel Butler said: “This announcement by the firm is a huge vote of confidence for the team already in place at the facility as well as the broader sector across Limerick and mid-west region. We are delighted that the company has selected Limerick for the additional investment which will bring the number of jobs to 850 at their campus in the National Technology Park in Plassey.”

“The announcement comes as the company opens its state-of-the-art operations centre which will manufacture transcatheter therapies to repair or replace damaged heart valves.”

“Limerick has a unique eco-system which makes it hugely attractive for firms to invest here. By working in partnership we can showcase our ambitions as we support IDA Ireland in their work in securing investment for the mid-west as we develop and expand the life sciences sector and others.”

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