Intel nears €10.2bn deal to build a plant in Ireland 

The computer chip maker is seeking to partner with Apollo Global Management in a deal which could come together over the next few weeks, according to reports

Intel already employs close to 5,000 people in Ireland, most of whom are located at its manufacturing site in Kildare.  

US computer chip making giant Intel is reportedly in advanced talks with an asset management company to provide more than $11bn (€10.2bn) to build a plant in Ireland.

According to a report by the Wall Street Journal, Intel is seeking to partner with Apollo Global Management in a deal which could come together over the next few weeks.