Patterson Pumps in Mullingar has announced it is to create over 25 new jobs.

The 28 new posts are to be created following a significant investment in a new manufacturing facility.

Fine Gael TD for Longford/Westmeath, Gabrielle McFadden, welcomed the announcement.

She said: "The expansion by this world leading manufacturer of fire protection pumps is clear recognition of Mullingar's talented skillsbase, and of course, its central location and good infrastructure, which includes an excellent road network.

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"As a local Government TD, one of my key priorities is to make sure that the economic recovery starts to find its way to this region as quickly as possible. That is why I have worked with my colleagues in Government and with the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation, Richard Bruton to support the first of the Government’s Regional Action Plan for job action plans which was launched in the midlands in June.

"Part of the preparation for that launch of the regional plan took place at a Midlands Regional Enterprise Forum in Athlone at the end of last year. The forum brought together a wide range of key State agency and business stakeholders and explored the strengths and opportunities that can be built upon to support enterprise and jobs growth in the region."

(CD)