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Ireland layoffs, tracked in full.

Ireland has seen 930 job cuts across 8 tracked rounds since January 2020 — roughly 0.1% of all layoffs in our global dataset. The last 12 months alone saw 30 layoffs.

Last updated
Country snapshot
930
people laid off since Jan 2020
Companies tracked
5
active + historical
Rounds
8
total events
Top industry
Big Tech
100% of cuts
Biggest single cut
300
TikTok
Total since 2020
All time
930
Across 8 roundsRank #21
Last 12 months
Recent
30
Industries affected
Breadth
1
of 1 trackedBig Tech leads
Share of global
vs countries
0.1%
of 830K totalRank #21
By industry · IE· Since 2020

Which industries cut deepest.

Big Tech
1 COMPANIES · 1 ROUNDS
100% of IE cuts
30
PEOPLE
Top cities & companies · Ireland

Where the cuts landed.

Top cities
#01
Dublin
6 ROUNDS
930
Top companies
#01
Merative
DUBLIN · HEALTHCARE · 2 ROUNDS
300
#02
Wayflyer
DUBLIN · MARTECH · 1 ROUNDS
200
Recent events · Ireland· Last 30 days

The latest IE layoffs.

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Severity
Event
Location · When
Headcount
Source
Low
S
Salesforce
Salesforce Layoffs — 2025-09-03
Dublin ·
30
thejournal.ie ↗
Low
T
TikTok
TikTok Layoffs — 2025-07-02
Dublin ·
—
bloomberg.com ↗
Moderate
T
TikTok
TikTok Layoffs — 2025-03-06
Dublin ·
300
rte.ie ↗
Moderate
T
TikTok
TikTok Layoffs — 2024-04-11
Dublin ·
250
thejournal.ie ↗
Low
M
Merative
Merative Layoffs — 2023-09-21
Dublin ·
100
irishexaminer.com ↗
Low
S
Salesforce
Salesforce Layoffs — 2023-08-02
Dublin ·
50
bloomberg.com ↗
Severe
W
Wayflyer
Wayflyer Layoffs — 2022-11-16
Dublin ·
200
sifted.eu ↗
Low
C
ClearCo
Clearco Layoffs — 2022-06-06
Dublin ·
—
betakit.com ↗
Companies in Ireland

Most impacted companies.

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M
Healthcare
Merative
Dublin
300
Total cuts tracked
Rounds2
IndustryHealthcare
W
MarTech
Wayflyer
Dublin
200
Total cuts tracked
Rounds1
IndustryMarTech
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Byju's and 96 more companies tracked since 2020.
97 COMPANIES · 60K CUT →
Europe
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SAP and 24 more companies tracked since 2020.
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Frequently asked

Questions about Ireland layoffs.

How many people have been laid off in Ireland?+
Our dataset tracks 930 job cuts across 8 layoff rounds in Ireland since January 2020. This includes government filings, corporate disclosures, and verified news reports.
Which industries are cutting most in Ireland?+
Big Tech leads in Ireland layoffs. Scroll up to the industries breakdown for a full picture of which sectors are cutting deepest.
Where does Ireland layoff data come from?+
Our IE data is sourced from mandatory government filings (WARN Act notices for employers over 100 workers), corporate disclosures (SEC 8-K filings, annual reports), and verified news reporting from 40+ trusted outlets. See our methodology for full verification standards.
Are Ireland layoffs rising or falling?+
The last 12 months show 30 layoffs in our dataset. The stat cards above compare the current 12-month period to the prior year — check the trend indicators for direction.
Can I use Ireland layoff data in my article or research?+
Yes. Stats and visualizations on this site can be cited with attribution to the SIVL. For raw data access or embeddable charts, see our embed page or methodology.
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