Minister for Labour Affairs Tony Killeen, today announced the establishment of two new companies at Shannon Free Zone in Co Clare.
White Horse Insurance Ireland Ltd and PC Tools Software are set to create 97 new jobs between them over the next five years.
"It is a wonderful vote of confidence in Shannon Free Zone that two world class companies have decided to establish bases here," said Mr Killeen.
More than 7,200 people are employed in 110 companies at the Shannon Free Zone, generating around €3.3bn in annual sales.