Deal on Bank Debt a huge moment for Ireland – Carey
At 4am this morning, the Irish Government, led by An Taoiseach Enda Kenny, secured a deal in principle which will alleviate Ireland’s debt burden. This is a major breakthrough and will allow the direct bailout of banks by the ESM. Details will now be worked out in relation to Ireland, but the expectation is that […]
Relief as Roche Group remain committed to County Clare
I welcome the announcement by Roche that they remain committed to their manufacturing plant at Clarecastle, County Clare and that the present workforce numbers will remain. There had been much speculation in recent weeks following difficulties with a new product which was to be produced at the plant. This is really positive news for the […]
Decision expected next week at Roche Ireland
The decision to suspend clinical trials of cholesterol drug dalcetrapib was a major blow to Roche Ireland in Clarecastle. The company had been developing this drug for nearly five years and invested an estimated $1 billion in trying to bring it to market. Much preparation had taken place at the plant in Clarecastle to lay […]