Even after a slew of big announcements of foreign companies investing in Ireland, yesterday’s commitment by Analog Devices to a new manufacturing facility and R&D centre worth €630m certainly stands out.

Having been in Limerick for almost 50 years, it’s the kind of vote of confidence from a highly mobile technology firm that will be welcomed in the Mid West.

Speaking to Joe this morning on the show Martin Cotter, President for EMEA at Analog Devices.