I note that Kerry-based milking equipment company Dairymaster is running an interesting recruitment campaign aimed at attracting highly skilled staff to its expanding business.

Company boss Dr Edmond Harty explained that Dairymaster deliberately chose Christmas to target those who may have left Ireland and are interested in the opportunity to come back.

Adverts were placed in the press, radio and even at the airports. The Causeway, Co Kerry, business, which now employs over 300 staff, has a quite staggering range of vacancies. More information is available on www.dairymaster.com/careers