More than 130 jobs are to go at PayPal's Irish operations
Over 70 jobs are to go at the company's site in Dundalk, Co. Louth with the remainder at the company's Blanchardstown facility in Dublin.
It's understood voluntary redundancies will be sought in the first instance and roles will be offered elsewhere within the company.
PayPal currently employs more than 1,300 people in Dundalk and 1,200 people in Blanchardstown.
Statement from PayPal, 14 April 2021
PayPal is proposing to relocate a selection of roles in a limited number of operational teams at its sites in Dublin and Dundalk to other global locations following a review of its operational needs. This proposal is subject to consultation.
PayPal notified employees in the affected teams of the consultation today, 14 April 2021. Employees impacted by the proposed changes will have the opportunity to apply for new roles within PayPal locally.
PayPal is committed to ensuring that colleagues who leave under the proposed changes are treated fairly and generously. The company is offering impacted employees the option to volunteer for redundancy, with enhanced redundancy and support packages to help them as they move to the next step in their careers. PayPal is providing additional programmes to provide further support as they move to the next step in their careers. PayPal will ensure that any colleagues who leave are respected for their contributions and treated fairly in accordance with our Company values.
PayPal remains committed to Ireland and will continue to employ over 2,700 people in the country after the proposed changes. PayPal’s sites at Dublin and Dundalk will remain two of PayPal’s largest global centres for employment as critical hubs for the company’s global operations. The company will continue to recruit the best possible talent in Dublin and Dundalk to meet the needs of its business.
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