Boston Scientific employees hope to get job cuts details today

BOSTON Scientific employees here will be given a clearer indication today on the scale of job losses at its Irish operations.

The company, which employs 4,400 people here, said it would lay off 2,300 workers, or 13% of its work force globally, by the end of next year.

Boston Scientific is expected to give further information on the layoffs this morning in a conference call with investors.