Jobs boost as 50 new posts to be created in roscommon

An employment boost was welcomed today as it emerged that 50 new jobs are to be created in Roscommon town.

Moss Vision, a firm which produces lenses and related eye care products, said it would to create the jobs at a manufacturing facility in the town’s IDA Business Park.

The announcement was welcomed by local Fine Gael TD Frank Feighan who said it was “a massive boost” for the area.

“Moss Vision’s new Roscommon base will manufacture both intraocular lenses to help people enjoy improved vision, and Hyaluronic Acid-based viscoelastic for dermal fillers, which are used in eye surgery,' said Deputy Feighan.

“The resultant boost of 50 jobs is a massive boost for Roscommon Town and county and clear evidence that the Government’s jobs plan is now starting to work for this part of the country.'

The news was also welcomed by Independent TD Denis Naughten, who said that based on the size of Roscommon town, 50 new jobs there was the equivalent of an announcement of 200 jobs in Athlone.

“Extensive work has taken place behind the scenes over a long period of time to secure this investment by Moss Vision for Roscommon Town and I want to publicly thank all those involved including the IDA and Roscommon County Council.

“Not only is this announcement significant as it puts Roscommon Town back on the radar when it comes to foreign direct investment but this project also has the potential to expand in the coming years,' he said.