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Intel executives said the company remains concerned about the high cost of energy in Ireland when producing semiconductors

Intel's Irish facility 'critical' to European operations

Senior Intel executives say the manufacturer's Irish facility will remain critical to its European operation for at least the next seven years, and should not be at risk as the company presses ahead with its global cost cutting drive.

Business • 21 Jan

The Chief Executive of Intel Pat Gelsinger also said the majority of Intel's restructuring has been completed

Ireland will have to compete for future Intel projects

The Chief Executive of Intel has said that Ireland will have to compete for future investments by the company.

Business • 02 Oct 23

Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger at the company's new Fab 34 plant in Leixlip, Co Kildare last year

Ireland wins €12bn Intel investment, but not new plants

Intel will not be building a series of planned new huge European chip manufacturing facilities in Ireland, with the semiconductor producer opting instead to construct them in Germany and Italy.

Business • 15 Mar 22

Intel is planning to up its production of chips in Europe

Italy steps up talks with Intel over new chip plant

Intel and Italy are intensifying talks over investments expected to be worth around €8bn to build an advanced semiconductor packaging plant, according to two sources close to the matter.

Business • 23 Dec 21

Construction continues on the site for Intel's latest fabrication plant in Leixlip, in Co Kildare

Ireland on shortlist for new Intel investment

The global chief executive of Intel has said Ireland is on the shortlist for a possible further multi-billion dollar investment in additional chip manufacturing capacity that is to be announced later this year.

Business • 09 Sep 21

Intel's expansion plans for its Leixlip plant are about catching up with competition rather than cementing its position

The chips are down: Intel must fight to stay relevant

Intel's jobs and investment announcement is great news for Co Kildare, and Ireland. But it must be seen in the context of a company that has allowed the ground to shift beneath its feet, and now has to sprint just to catch up, writes Adam Maguire.

Business • 24 Aug 21

Intel already employs 4,500 people in Leixlip in Co Kildare

Intel to create 1,600 jobs at Leixlip campus

Chipmaker Intel has said it will create 1,600 permanent high-tech jobs at its Leixlip campus, once it has completed the construction of a new chip manufacturing factory there.

Business • 24 Mar 21

Intel already has planning permission for the first phase of the FAB

Planning board approves Intel's €3.6bn FAB plan

An Bord Pleanála has given the green light to plans by Intel for its proposed new $4 billion manufacturing fabrication (FAB) facility at its Leixlip plant.

Business • 25 Nov 19

Around 600,000 people were put on a boil water notice last week

EPA says Irish Water on notice over Leixlip issues

Irish Water failed to respond to a number of warning signs that there was a problem at the Leixlip Water Treatment Plant, a senior EPA officer has said.

Environment • 31 Oct 19

Intel granted planning permission at Leixlip site

Intel granted planning permission for Leixlip site

Intel Ireland has been granted planning permission for its revised expansion plans at its plant in Leixlip, Co Kildare.

Business • 03 May 17

Locals say that odours from the sewage network can regularly be smelled in the town

Call for sewage odours in Leixlip to be addressed

Residents in the north Kildare town of Leixlip have called for ongoing sewage problems to be addressed.

Housing • 30 Mar 17

Workers at Hewlett Packard Enterprise in Leixlip are not impacted by today's announcement at HP Inc

Hopes for new business after Leixlip job losses

The Minister for Jobs has said she is confident that new business could be brought to north Kildare, following a decision by HP Inc to close its business.

News • 08 Feb 17

In 2015, Hewlett-Packard split into two companies, HP Inc and Hewlett-Packard Enterprise

Hundreds of job losses feared at HP Inc in Kildare

Fears are growing for hundreds of jobs at the HP Inc plant at Leixlip in Co Kildare as management at the facility are to address the 500 staff there tomorrow morning.

News • 08 Feb 17

Intel has 5,500 employees and long-term contractors in Ireland

400 jobs could be lost at Intel's Irish plants

Over 400 jobs could be lost at Intel Ireland as part of the company's restructuring plan, informed sources have told RTÉ News.

News • 04 May 16

Hewlett-Packard reports 18% rise in profits to $1.3 billion for the second three months of its fiscal year

Hewlett Packard to lay off more workers worldwide

Hewlett Packard said that despite rising quarterly profits, it plans to lay off an additional 11,000 to 16,000 workers.

Business • 23 May 14

Intel says its investment in Ireland is about maintaining a manufacturing base for Europe

Intel boss praises Ireland's 'business friendly climate'

The global boss of computer chip maker Intel has played down the importance of the Irish corporation tax rate in the company's decision to upgrade its Leixlip plant.

Special Reports • 27 Mar 14