The Irish Times reports the Meath-based automated communications company is to increase its workforce to 50.

EMR, which designs and builds telemetry networks and management systems for energy suppliers and water companies, recently moved to Dunboyne Business Park to accommodate its growing headcount.

Roles include apprentice electricians, mechatronic, electrical, automation engineers and project management roles, and these will be filled over the next year.

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