11 February 2010
Minister Sargent joins the Tánaiste in announcing 100 new jobs at Hertz in Swords.
Hertz, the car rental company with its European Shared Services Centre located in Swords, has announced an expansion of its services that will create up to 100 new jobs.
- Minister Sargent with Tánaiste Mary Coughlan and Mr. David
O’Connor, Fingal County Manager at the Hertz jobs announcement in Swords
“The help of Government, Fingal County Council and the IDA have, through Hertz, today resulted in the creation of 100 new high value jobs for North County Dublin”, said local TD and Minister for Food and Horticulture, Trevor Sargent.
Announcing the new jobs with Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment, Mary Coughlan TD, the Green Minister added, “This brings the expanding job numbers in the Swords-based Hertz European Shared Services Centre to 930. Huge credit goes to the dedicated staff at Hertz who have increased productivity 100pc in the last year. This is a vital indicator that Ireland can be a competitive and desirable place to do business. I look forward to supporting other businesses in Fingal as they work to maintain and increase vital employment in the area”, said Minister Sargent.
