Five fast-growing companies have committed to investments and expansion creating over 100 jobs between them across Ireland, following support from government investment agency IDA Ireland.

Web-based customer support software firm Zendesk is to establish its finance and development centre in Dublin, adding 30 jobs to its workforce over the next year.

Also in the Irish capital, industry-specific events firm Consero is to establish its European headquarters, which will bring 20 new jobs over a three-year period, while eyewear designer Dita is expanding its pre-existing EMEA HQ and distribution centre, with the creation of 10 new positions.

Other investments are internet traffic management solutions provider Extensys, which is setting up a sales and technical support office in Limerick, creating 25 jobs, while US cloud-based technology firm KeyedIn Solutions will base its European software development, sales, marketing and technical support centre in County Donegal, providing 20 jobs.

Jobs, enterprise and innovation minister Richard Bruton says: “Central to this government’s plan for jobs and growth is developing and deepening the impact of multinational companies located in Ireland … these companies will establish deep roots here from early in their growth and make a substantial impact on our economy.”