Hundreds of new Intel jobs for Leixlip in €5bn investment
Intel is investing €5 billion to upgrade its manufacturing facilities in Leixlip, Ireland, to meet global demand for AI and high-performance computing. The expansion will create hundreds of permanent roles and thousands of construction jobs.
Why it matters
This investment strengthens Ireland's position in the global semiconductor supply chain and supports the production of next-generation processor technology.
Computer chip maker Intel is to invest €5bn in its plant in Leixlip, Co Kildare, to expand its manufacturing output.
The company said it will create several hundred new jobs at its Irish base, as well as thousands of construction jobs.
Intel currently employs 4,900 people in Ireland.
The investment will not involve the building of new manufacturing plants but rather the upgrading of existing fabrication facilities and the installation of new equipment.
Intel said that global demand for artificial intelligence and high-performance computing is driving the need for its expansion in Ireland.
The €5bn expansion programme started earlier this year and is expected to be completed by the end of next year.
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