As part of the job cuts that its parent company, Alphabet, has planned globally, Google is expected to eliminate 240 positions in the Republic of Ireland.
The tech company has 5,500 employees working in Ireland, where it has its regional headquarters for Europe, the Middle East, and Africa.
Google informed employees via email that 85 jobs in sales, 80 in technology and engineering, and the remaining 75 in support roles would be eliminated. , exterior.
Alphabet announced in January that it would eliminate 12,000 jobs globally, or about 6% of its global workforce.
Simon Coveney, Ireland's minister for business, trade, and employment, promised that the country would support those who lost their jobs.
He continued by saying that other businesses had contacted the government to inquire about possible employment opportunities for those losing their jobs.
On Thursday, a consultation process regarding layoffs will get under way.
According to the Financial Services Union (FSU), Google employees had a "difficult and worrying day" as a result of the news.
"It is important that compulsory layoffs are avoided, and a voluntary redundancy package is agreed upon that reflects the work and dedication of staff," said Gareth Murphy of the FSU.
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