Govt informed of potential job cuts at Boston Scientific
Medical device manufacturer Boston Scientific has notified the Irish government of potential job cuts following a global restructuring plan. While the exact number of affected roles in Ireland remains unknown, the company maintains its long-term commitment to its Irish operations.
Why it matters
This highlights the impact of global corporate restructuring and international trade tensions on local employment markets in Ireland.
Medical device manufacturer Boston Scientific has informed the Government of potential job cuts at its Irish operation.
Last week, the company's board approved a global restructuring plan aimed at cutting costs which it said would lead to some job losses.
It is not yet known how many roles are at risk in Ireland but the Department of Enterprise has confirmed that it received a collective redundancy notification from Boston Scientific on 22 July.
Such notifications are required in cases of 30 or more potential job losses.
Boston Scientific has been operating in Ireland for the last 30 years, with over 7,000 employees across sites in Galway, Cork and Clonmel.
The company said its current restructuring programme "includes enhancing operational and functional capabilities as well as global supply chain network optimisation".
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