Jobs plan for Dublin aims to create 66,000 new jobs by 2020

The plan will use technology to turn Dublin into a "smart city"

The jobs plan aims to create 66,000 extra jobs in Dublin by 2020 Pic: Ireland's Content Pool

The government will launch its jobs plan for Dublin today, aimed at delivering 10 to 15 per cent employment growth or 66,000 extra jobs by 2020 and turning the capital into a "smart city".

The plan, which is the final one of eight being published as part of a €250 million jobs strategy, will target key sectors such as technology, financial services, life sciences, manufacturing, tourism and retail. It also includes a plan ...