Minister for Research & Innovation, Seán Sherlock TD, has attended the opening of a new production facility in Arklow, as Gaines Europe Limited announced the creation of 15 jobs and the retention of 70 jobs.

Parent company Rondo Food has invested €6m in the new state of the art production facility, which will bring total employment to 85 by 2015, as the company proposes to double outputs and exports.

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The investment is supported by Enterprise Ireland.

Speaking at the official opening of the new production facility, Minister Sherlock said: "I commend Rondo Food for their commitment to the development of the Gaines Europe plant in Arklow. This has resulted in the very welcome retention of 70 jobs and the creation of 15 new jobs.

"A key part of the Government's plan for jobs and growth is supporting Irish companies as they seek to gain a greater share of world export markets. This strategic and focussed investment and expansion plan by Rondo Food, and the continued support from Enterprise Ireland, gives Gaines Europe a platform from which to build the business and exploit new and exciting export opportunities, while sustaining and creating jobs in Ireland."

(CD/JP)