€15m job creation boost for city

GALWAY companies are set to benefit from an investment of nearly €15m in research and development projects by all-island business development body InterTradeIreland.The funding, through InterTradeIreland’s FUSION programme, aims to create 180 jobs across the island by 2010 by pairing companies with a university or college and a high-calibre graduate to work on an agreed R&D project.One local company which has already benefited is Window & Roofing Concepts Ltd of Oranmore, a manufacturer of specialised glazing and roofing systems which has increased efficiency by nearly 50% and business by 25%.Through FUSION, the company was able to employ National University of Ireland Galway engineering graduate Shane O’Byrne, who managing director Declan Lally credits as the driving force behind company improvements.“Shane’s changes led to...