Primark carried Taoiseach Enda Kenny over the threshold of its newly redeveloped headquarters on Parnell Street in Dublin yesterday. The launch event also saw Chapel House renamed Arthur Ryan House in honour of its founder and chairman, Arthur Ryan.

The Chapel House office building was purchased by Primark in 2011 and has since been extensively redeveloped. The open-plan office space comprises over 40 meeting rooms, a café and eating facilities as well as a gymnasium for employees.

Primark will use the building as its international headquarters, overseeing its 293 stores spread over ten countries across Europe and the United States. The company is planning further expansion, with additional stores in the pipeline for the U.S. and Europe.

Speaking at the launch, Enda Kenny said that there was a wave of international expansion by Irish companies abroad, with Primark leading the charge.

He added: “I am proud to see this Irish company expanding across Europe and moving in to the USA and I commend the drive and initiative which is palpable as the brand continues on its global journey.”

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Paul Marchant, Primark’s CEO, said that the company needed to be able to attract and retain top talent nationally and internationally.

“We believe Arthur Ryan House now reflects the highest standards of brand image and excellent working facilities for over 600 staff based at Primark’s international headquarters.”

Arthur Ryan (left), chairman of Primark, with Taoiseach, Enda Kenny and Primark CEO Paul Marchant