Around 450 construction jobs are expected to be created after a pharmaceutical firm announced expansion plans in Ringaskiddy, Cork.

Janssen Sciences Ireland UC said the expansion involves an investment of more than €300 million that will increase the existing manufacturing space by an additional 19,100m2, provide employment for up to 450 people during construction and an extra 200 people once completed.

An Tánaiste and Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation, Frances Fitzgerald TD said: "I warmly welcome Janssen's ongoing commitment to Ireland with this expansion of its manufacturing facility in Ringaskiddy. The pharma industry makes a huge contribution to the Irish economy in terms of jobs and manufacturing exports, and is one of our fastest growing sectors. This expansion announced today by Janssen is a strong commitment to our country and I wish them continued success."

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Remo Colarusso, Vice President, Manufacturing and Technical Operations, said: "This expansion will increase Janssen's global manufacturing capacity of biologic medicines, which is in keeping with our Credo commitment to provide the highest quality products to patients. Our Ringaskiddy site is an important part of Janssen’s global manufacturing network and this expansion will allow us to grow in a location that offers an advanced infrastructure, a high-performance culture and top-level talent."

(CD/LM)