150 jobs are being created in Dublin. 50 new roles have been announced at IT software company Fineos, which is based at Easpoint Business Park.

The company provides software solutions for the insurance and banking industries and is opening a new global headquarters.

The jobs are part of a new €9m research and development investment programme in the capital, and will come on stream over the next 18 months.

While technology giant Microsoft is creating 100 positions for students.

It has launched a recruitment drive for its graduate programme, and is looking for candidates in Dublin across a range of skill sets.

Roles will include programme manager positions, sales opportunities, HR, legal functions as well as finance and marketing positions.

Commenting on the plans, Microsoft Ireland HR director Clodagh Logue said: "We're delighted to announce plans to strengthen our team by recruiting 100 students as part of our graduate and intern programs. Each year we work with leading universities to identify the brightest and best talent and invite them to join us at Microsoft."

"What's most important though, is that graduates themselves tell us that we offer a leading experience - over the past two years we have ranked amongst the top employers in Ireland for graduates, as voted for by graduates," she added.