Meta's decision to reduce its global workforce by 10% puts up to 350 jobs in Ireland at risk, as the company halts hiring for thousands of open positions.
Meta employs around 1,800 people in Ireland
May 21, 2026
01:42 pm
What's the storyMeta, the parent company of Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, has announced plans to cut about 10% of its workforce.
The move could affect as many as 350 jobs in Ireland alone.
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