Medical device company VistaMed has announced the creation of 125 new jobs as part of a €7 million investment in its Co Leitrim plants in Carrick-on-Shannon and Roosky.

The announcement was made at the official opening of VistaMed’s new extension to its Carrick-on-Shannon manufacturing facility.

VistaMed, which produces catheter and extrusion devices, said recruitment for the new posts had already begun and positions are expected to be filled by the end of the year.

The announcement is part of a new investment programme of more than €7million, supported by the Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation via Enterprise Ireland.

Minister for Jobs Richard Bruton said: "Medical technologies is a key sector which we have targeted as part of our Action Plan for Jobs, and in particular we have sought to support the growth of a strong cluster of Irish companies in this area."

“ In recent years despite difficulties we have seen an overall strong performance in this sector. VistaMed is a great example of an Irish company, with world-class product offering, performing strongly in highly competitive global markets and employing large numbers of people in Co Leitrim.”