Uncertain future for Intel’s Irish workers

Huge job cuts and savings of €1.25 billion per year are necessary, according to chief executive Brian Krzanich, but the full impact on Intel’s 5,200 Irish staff is as yet unclear

A global downturn in the PC market is forcing Intel to reconsider its strategy Picture: Intel
Staff arriving to work at Intel in Leixlip Collins

The full impact of Intel’s plan to slash 12,000 job worldwide on its Irish operation remains unclear almost a week after the announcement was made.

The chip-maker, which employs 4,500 staff at its Leixlip campus and 700 staff in Belfast, Cork, and Shannon, announced last week that it ...