Leading software company Workday is set to create 400 new jobs in Dublin.
The new positions will come in addition to the 1,300 people who are already employed at the US firm's European Headquarters in Smithfield.
The roles, for which hiring will begin straight away, will be mainly in product and technology development, with some others in sales and customer operations.
Welcoming the news, Taoiseach Micheal Martin said: “Today’s announcement of 400 new roles by Workday is a great vote of confidence in Dublin, and in Ireland, as a place to do business, to grow and to succeed.
"It is a strong endorsement of the skills and talent of our workforce and provides a welcome boost to our economy.
"The government’s mission over the coming months and years will be to get people back to work and rebuild our economy, while also ensuring Ireland remains well placed to thrive in the new green and digital economy of the future, with sustainable and high quality jobs. Today’s announcement is a welcome contribution to this.”
Workday's co-CEO Chano Fernandez added: “Since setting up operations in Ireland in 2008, we’ve attracted some of the industry’s best talent to help develop our innovative products.
“Our Irish team has helped to shape our technology and ultimately supported the success of our customers around the world.
"With this added support, we’ll be able to continue this great progress by expanding our efforts in the region and fostering a great culture in our Dublin office.”
