Amazon still focused on Ireland as it eyes further expansion in Britain 

Tech giant remains tight-lipped on plans for Ireland but industry sources say €60m warehouse facility in Dublin will go ahead

Amazon is understood to still have major expansion plans in store for Ireland.

Amazon is understood to be still focused on major investment and expansion plans for its operations in Ireland despite remaining tight-lipped while announcing big growth plans for its business in the UK and North America.

The e-commerce and technology giant – one of the few mega employers actively recruiting during the pandemic – has said it plans to create more than 10,000 new permanent jobs in the UK, during this year, in a move that will boost its British-based workforce to more than 55,000 people.