An Taoiseach visits CBE to announce 40 new jobs

An Taoiseach Enda Kenny visited CBE’s Head Office on Saturday 30th January to officially announce 40 new jobs for the company.

An Taoiseach Enda Kenny at CBE's Head Office in Claremorris
An Taoiseach Enda Kenny at CBE’s International Head Office in Claremorris where he officially announced 40 new jobs. Photo: Joe Travers.

The announcement of the jobs comes on the back of major expansion in the UK and significant contract wins in Ireland. CBE have also undertaken significant market research and are preparing to enter the US market.

Commenting on the announcement, Taoiseach Enda Kenny praised the work that CBE have done for the area and commended them on their continuous expansion.

An Taoiseach Enda Kenny using the CBE & NCR Self-Checkout Solution. Also in the picture are Gerard Concannon, CEO; Barry Egan, Enterprise Ireland.  Photo: Joe Travers.
An Taoiseach Enda Kenny using the CBE & NCR Self-Checkout Solution. Also in the picture are Gerard Concannon, CEO; Barry Egan, Enterprise Ireland. Photo: Joe Travers.

The new jobs are supported by Enterprise Ireland and their CEO Julie Sinnamon also welcomed the major expansion plan, “Enterprise Ireland is committed to working with companies like CBE who utilise Research and Development to help them innovate and internationalise their products for global market expansion.”

An Taoiseach Enda Kenny at CBE's International Head Office in Claremorris where he officially announced 40 new jobs . Also in the picture are Minister Michael Ring,Minister of State at the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport; Gerard Concannon, CEO  with his wife Catherine; Sean Kenna MD;  Seamus Murray Financial Controller. Photo: Joe Travers.
Included in the picture (L to R) are Minister Michael Ring,Minister of State at the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport; Gerard Concannon, CEO with his wife Catherine; Sean Kenna MD; Seamus Murray Financial Controller. Photo: Joe Travers.

The full press release can be viewed by clicking here.