Limerick's promise: how Ireland is central to Dell's European expansion

Ireland will play an important role in any expansion by Dell in Europe according to Liam Halpin, general manager of Dell Ireland.

''Any expansion in EMEA would see Ireland considered,'' Halpin told The Sunday Business Post. He said that Dell's plant in Limerick showed particular promise.

''We still have about 1,000 staff in our Limerick operation. It's one of 12 solutions centres Dell has globally. We are fortunate to have the largest EMEA ...