1,600 new jobs are being created in Leixlip, Co Kildare.
It's part of a major expansion by Intel, which is developing a new microchip manufacturing facility.
The US multinational says the project will also create 5,000 construction jobs.
In an effort to more than double Intel’s available manufacturing space in Ireland, we have invested an additional $7 billion from 2019 to 2021 in an ongoing expansion. This investment is designed to bring Intel’s latest generation 7nm process technology to the region. https://t.co/hhbOeFLrGX
— Intel Ireland (@Intel_IRL) March 23, 2021
County Kildare Chamber CEO Allan Shine welcomed the Intel announcement of 1600 jobs for the region.
“The investment by Intel in Ireland is the largest private in the history of the state."
"They are a key stakeholder in the region and this jo announcement reinforces the message that Kildare is the location of choice for both existing and potential business enterprise."
"The Intel operation in Kildare has consistently played a central role within Intel’s global manufacturing network."
"Intel Ireland contributes €1.08 billion each year to the Irish economy and supports 6,669 full time equivalent jobs in the economy, with this job announcement the numbers grow and the local economy beneifts."
"As we are consumed with hourly updates in regards to Covid and also the concerns we face with Brexit ongoing, the Chamber welcome the job announcement and look forward to the continuing success story of Intel in Kildare.”
