Updated 11.35

Internet security firm Symantec is creating 400 new jobs in Dublin.

The company is establishing a new European Customer Management Centre alongside its existing facility in Blanchardstown.

200 jobs are coming on stream this year, with a further 200 positions being created over the next 2 years.

Symantec says its looking for highly-skilled multilingual staff to take on the roles.

The company has been in Ireland since 1991.

Taoiseach Enda Kenny has welcomed this morning's announcement.

IDA statement

The IDA says its supporrting the new centre, which will provide a Europe-wide sales and support function to Symantec customers and partners. 

Symantec is already well established in Ireland. Since 1991 its base in Blanchardstown, Dublin has been home to a Security Operations Centre, as well as operations in business authentication, software development and testing. These business units have played a crucial role in helping to protect businesses and consumers from increasing levels of cyber-crime. 

Welcoming the announcement, the Taoiseach, Enda Kenny said it was a sign of the company's willingness to contribute to our economic recovery, and a testament to our talented and flexible workforce.

Minister for Jobs, Enterprise, and Innovation, Richard Bruton said, “A key priority of the Action Plan for Jobs in not just to attract new foreign investment but to embed and grow companies already located here. This announcement by Symante... is a fantastic example of our ambition to grow the ICT sector...”

Commenting on the announcement, Matthew Ellard, EMEA senior vice president, Symantec said, “These new jobs offer the opportunity for talented and driven individuals to join a high-performing company, which is focused on enabling its employees to develop their skills and enhance their career.”

Barry O’Leary, CEO of IDA Ireland, said, “Symantec’s Irish operation is part of a global network that monitors cyber threats on a 24/7 basis... Symantec is part of a thriving cluster of world leading security software companies operating in Ireland.”