The Deputy may be aware of recent media coverage that Intel is considering a reduction in its global headcount. I sought clarity on this issue through my officials. IDA Ireland has informed my Department that the senior leadership team in Leixlip are not aware of any plans at present to reduce the workforce in Ireland.
Companies regularly meet with officials in my Department on a range of issues. A schedule of all meetings held in 2022 is set out below.
Earlier this year I visited the United States as part of a trade and investment mission to the US West Coast Region. During the visit I met with senior executives of a number of IDA client companies, including a one hour visit to Intel Corp. on Tuesday 26th April. During this visit we discussed Ireland’s post-pandemic economic recovery, the impacts of the war in Ukraine on FDI, Ireland’s value proposition for future investment and a general discussion of client’s operations in Ireland. I also met Intel’s CEO Pat Gelsinger as part of the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland in May. News of any potential job cuts is a cause of great uncertainty for workers and their families, and I have asked officials at IDA Ireland to keep me informed of any developments in this regard.
Schedule of DETE Meetings with Intel 2022
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Unit
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Date
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Meeting Type
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Topics Discussed
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Climate Action Unt
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08/02/2022
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Virtual
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Climate Action PlanF-gas regulation and additional measures to reduce F-gas emissions
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An Tánaiste and Secretary General during US West Coast Trade Mission
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26/04/2022
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In person
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Ireland’s value proposition for potential future investment; Irish government policy in areas of interest to international investors; Ireland's economic progress post COVID-19; Impacts of the war in Ukraine on FDI.
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Climate and Infrastructure Unit and Secretary General
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19/05/2022
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In person
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Energy price increases and operational issues
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An Tánaiste as part of World Economic Forum visit
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23/05/2022
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In person
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General discussion on impact of rising energy prices on competitiveness for businesses,EU Chips Act, American Chamber of Commerce (AMCHAM). Hosted by Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger.
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Inward Investment Unit
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01/06/2022
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In person
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EU Chips Act
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Employment Permits Unit
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03/10/2022
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In person
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Overview of Employment Permit system
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Inward Investment Unit
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13/10/2022
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Virtual
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EU Chips Act Single Market Emergency Instrument
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Safety, Health and Chemicals Policy Unit
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18/10/2022
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Virtual
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To discuss a proposal from the European Chemicals Agency for a restriction under the Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH) Regulation
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