Ireland…has proven to be a valuable location for Mylan, providing the company with access to a skilled and highly educated workforce that shares our strong work ethic and commitment to excellence.

Mylan CEO Heather Bresch

DUBLIN and PITTSBURGH, April 18, 2012 – Taoiseach Enda Kenny, Mylan Inc. (Nasdaq: MYL) and the IDA Irelandtoday announced an important investment initiative toexpand Mylan’s operations in Dublin and Galway.Through Mylan’s annual investment of up to €76 million($100 million) over the next five years, including funding for expanded research and development (R&D) capabilities, and support from the Irish government through IDA, Mylan will add more than 500 new positionsto its Ireland-based workforce by 2016. Mylan currently is the largest generics pharmaceutical manufacturer in Ireland and one of the world’s leading pharmaceutical companies. The IDA is the Irish agency responsible for attracting foreign direct investment to the country.

Taoiseach Kenny said: “Mylan’s decision to expand in both Dublin and Galway is most welcome news. Mylan is a key member of the Irish pharmaceutical sector and one of the top suppliers in the country, providing the market with high quality generic pharmaceuticals and over-the-counter medicines. Today’s announcement, in addition to the company’s proven, 25-year track record as a top employer and reliable exporter in Ireland, demonstrates Mylan’s commitment to its Irish operations and recognition for the capabilities of its talented workforce. I would like to offer continued support of the Irish government, and IDA Ireland, to Mylan as it continues to grow in our country and as it further serves as an innovative contributor to the Irish economy.’’

Mylan CEO Heather Bresch said: ‘‘This investment in Mylan’s Irish operations and the growth of our capabilities in the country demonstrate our continued commitment to and confidence in our respiratory franchise and injectables platform, both of which are among Mylan’s many long-term growth drivers. Ireland also has proven to be a valuable location for Mylan, providing the company with access to a skilled and highly educated workforce that shares our strong work ethic and commitment to excellence. I would like to thank Taoiseach Kenny, Richard Bruton, Ireland’s minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation, along with IDA Ireland, for all of their support. Importantly, I’d also like to recognize Mylan’s employees in Ireland for their hard work and dedication to our continued success.’’

Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation Richard Bruton said: “The life sciences industry is a key part of this government’s strategy for jobs and growth. Employing approximately 50,000 people here directly, the sector is a major strength in Ireland, but we must build on this. Today’s announcement that Mylan, already a very important part of this sector, is expanding with the creation of over 500 jobs is a massive boost for the country. Through continued implementation of the Action Plan for Jobs, I am determined to ensure that we can see more announcements like this around the country over the coming years.”

Mylan currently employs about 700 people at its facilities in Ireland. The planned expansion of Mylan’s operations in Ireland involves R&D and manufacturing capabilities within the company’s respiratory, injectables and oral solids franchises.

IDA Ireland CEO Barry O’Leary said: “The expansion of Mylan’s operations in Ireland is an extremely positive development for Ireland’s life sciences sector. These projects meet with key objectives of IDA Ireland’s strategy Horizon 2020 to create high quality life sciences jobs. I wish Mylan every success with this operation and on behalf of IDA Ireland look forward to continuing to work closely and support the company in the future.’’

Of the 500 Mylan jobs to be added by 2016, about 220 will be based in Galway with the remainder in Dublin.

In addition to the financial incentives provided by the IDA, Udaras Na Gaeltachta, a regional economic development agency that provides specialized support for Irish-speaking communities, assisted with the support of these expansion efforts.

Mylan’s operations in Ireland include Gerard Laboratories and Bioniche Pharma. The global company ranks among the leading generic and specialty pharmaceutical companies in the world and provides products to customers in approximately 150 countries and territories. The company maintains one of the industry’s broadest and highest quality product portfolios supported by a robust product pipeline; operates one of the world’s largest active pharmaceutical ingredient manufacturers; and runs a specialty business focused on respiratory, allergy and psychiatric therapies. For more information about Mylan, please visit www.mylan.com.

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Cloud computing firm SourceDogg.com wants to fill 80 new positions at its Galway base in engineering, IT support and professional services, bringing its total staff to about 100.

Cloud technologies allows for the sharing of digital and software information through the internet. The jobs boost was one of four companies to announce new staff-recruitment drives yesterday.

SourceDogg.com was founded by entrepreneurs Mark Scanlon (28) and former Irish basketball player John Quigley (40) in 2009. They had worked together at Input Systems in Dublin before deciding to go into business together.

With Mr Scanlon as chief executive and Mr Quigley as sales director, the pair have rapidly grown their business over the last four years. Their customers include Aer Lingus, the Blood Transfusion Service, county enterprise boards, Bord Bia, and the Marine Institute.

The company produces software that makes it cheaper and more efficient for its clients to source suppliers.

Mr Scanlon said their success was a combination of innovative thinking and companies being more cost-conscious in financially tight times.

“There is a huge focus in cost reduction so people are very, very conscious of cost and they’re looking at what options they have,” he said.

“We’ve delivering a far better product than competitors can at a fraction of the price.”

The Mayo-born businessman said Ireland was seen internationally as a hub for cloud computing technologies, thanks in part to the quality education system and the focus on attracting large multinationals like Google and Facebook.

The bulk of his staff are based in Galway, but the firm also has an office in Dublin.

It is the latest jobs boost for the IT sector, following announcements from companies such as OpenJaw Technologies, which announced 45 jobs over the next two years back in January, and Sysnet Global Solutions, which is creating 30 jobs.

Meanwhile, data collection firm Datalogic ADC, a division of the Datalogic Group, is opening a new business headquarters in Dublin, creating 30 jobs “in the near future”.

The company works across a range of sectors, including healthcare, hospitality/entertainment, manufacturing, retail, services and transport and logistics.

Positions include accountants and sales personnel.

Jobs Minister Richard Bruton said he was delighted by the SourceDogg and Datalogic announcements.

Expansion

“If we are to reach the levels of employment and economic growth which we are determined to achieve, we must create a powerful engine of indigenous enterprise,” Mr Bruton said.

Elsewhere, Runway HomeCare announced it was creating 75 jobs as part of an expansion of its services.

The positions will include additions to the back office team, as well as qualified home care assistants across Dublin, Meath, Longford and Westmeath.

The company said between seven and 10 roles would be full-time, while all the positions were expected to be filled over the next six months.

Europe Minister Lucinda Creighton also unveiled 35 jobs at Western Union’s Dublin base.

Its European office in Clonskeagh has grown from five staff in 2003 to nearly 100.

The new positions will include accountants, internal auditors and customer support.

Meanwhile, 20,000 jobs are being rolled out by Tesco in the UK, but Tesco Ireland said the jobs were in Britain only and Ireland would not benefit.

- Colm Kelpie

Irish Independent

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