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Intel, Which Employs Almost 5000 People At It's Leixlip Plant, To Cut Over 20% Of Its Workforce

The planned layoffs follow a reduction in the company's workforce last August, when Intel said it planned to cut 15,000 positions.

Intel, which employs 4,900 people at its Leixlip plant, is to unveil plans this week to cut more than 20% of its workforce.

The company said the layoffs are part of a broader strategy to refocus on an engineering-driven culture.

The planned layoffs follow a reduction in workforce last August, when Intel said it planned to cut 15,000 positions.

Intel has refused to comment on reports of plans to cut 20% of its workforce.

It's facility in Leixlip is its biggest outside the US.

Kildare North Fine Gael TD Joe Neville says if the reports are true, they could have a significant impact on the local area.
 

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