Dublin's in line for a massive jobs boost.
A US tech firm's confirmed that 1500 positions are to be created in the Docklands.
Salesforce is a cloud computing firm who've been here for nearly 20 years; they already employ over a thousand people in Sandyford.
The 1500 jobs will come on steam over the next five years at Salesforce Tower - a major development on North Wall Quay.
It's described as an urban campus of four inter-connected buildings overlooking the Liffey.
🎉 Announcing Salesforce Tower Dublin 🎉
— Salesforce (@salesforce) January 18, 2019
We’re thrilled to share plans for a new campus in the city, the creation of 1,500 jobs and a $1 million USD grant to Educate Together!
Read all about it: https://t.co/fIonYzZl6h #SalesforceTowerDublin pic.twitter.com/ifUigqzkYZ
Salesforce is also giving a million dollars to Educate Together to support the opening and running of schools here..
.@campaignforleo at today's @salesforce event, commenting on the 1 million dollar grant to @EducateTogether from @SalesforceOrg: 'a really significant statement, one about the value and importance of equality-based education and of ethical education.' pic.twitter.com/94TgZKPfUb
— Educate Together (@EducateTogether) January 18, 2019
The Taoiseach welcomed the announcement saying it will help Ireland become the tech capital of Europe.
Fantastic announcement this morning with @Salesforce committing to 1,500 new jobs and a brand new campus. Ireland: tech capital of Europe @Paschald pic.twitter.com/IRt6U5uEOr
— Leo Varadkar (@campaignforleo) January 18, 2019
