Life Sciences - Pharmaceuticals

Through Foreign Direct Investment since the 1960’s Ireland has grown a globally significant Life Sciences Sector. Life Science Companies in the areas of Pharmaceutical, Biotechnology, Medical Devices and Diagnostics, employ 47,288 people between indigenous and multinational companies in a variety of activities.

Nine of the top ten global pharmaceutical companies are located in Ireland, with seven out of ten pharmaceutical blockbusters produced here.

19/01/12

Ireland - a leading location for Pharmaceutical investment

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09/01/12

IDA welcomes Allergan Pharmaceuticals Ireland’s $350 million expansion

Westport, Co. Mayo, IDA Ireland today (Monday January 9th, 2012), welcomed the announcement by Allergan Pharmaceuticals Ireland that it is to invest $350 million in its Westport operation to expand both its development and manufacturing capabilities. The expansion will result in the creation of app... More »
22/12/11

One Billionth Medical Diagnostic Test Manufactured at Abbott’s Longford Site

LONGFORD, 22nd December, 2011 – Abbott’s Diagnostic facility in Longford has reached a major manufacturing milestone, shipping its one billionth medical diagnostic test. The milestone was reached in just six years, which Stefan Molitor, site director, attributes to the highly skilled staff of mo... More »
14/12/11

Emirates ready for January take-off in Dublin

IRELAND’S ONLY route between Dublin and Dubai is to commence on January 9th when Emirates beings a daily service to the UAE city. Emirates’ executive vice-president Thierry Antinori said at a reception in Dublin yesterday to officially announce the route that bookings were going “very strongly.”... More »
14/12/11

United Arab Emirates celebrates 40 years with a nod to Ireland

Despite immense oil and gas wealth, the UAE has a high youth jobless rate. Irish exports and inward investment are envied, writes John Armstrong, Irish Times... More »

Life Sciences - Pharmaceuticals

Ireland - a leading location for Pharmaceutical investment

IDA welcomes Allergan Pharmaceuticals Ireland’s $350 million expansion

One Billionth Medical Diagnostic Test Manufactured at Abbott’s Longford Site

Emirates ready for January take-off in Dublin

United Arab Emirates celebrates 40 years with a nod to Ireland