Heineken to cut Irish staff numbers in global shake-up due to pandemic

Company employs approximately 360 people in Ireland, mainly in Cork.

The Dutch brewing giant said the global savings will be achieved by redesigning its organisation, reducing the complexity and number of its products

Heineken plans to cut its global workforce by 8,000 with the brewing giant confirming that its Irish operations, headquartered in Cork, will be impacted.

The Dutch beer group has seen a sharp decline in profits because of global lockdowns and Covid restrictions which have severely impacted bars, hotels and restaurants.