IBM, which currently employs more than 3,000 in Ireland, is to create 200 jobs at a new international services centre in Mulhuddart.

The jobs will be based in a new Global Services Hub in Mulhuddart in Dublin 15.

The company, which has locations in Cork and Galway employs 433,000 people globally and is one of the longest-established information technology companies.

An Taoiseach Enda Kenny and Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation Richard Bruton have welcomed the announcement.