Fears for jobs as Amazon set to cut 14,000 roles worldwide

Amazon employs 6,500 people in Ireland

Amazon is preparing to cut as many as 30,000 corporate jobs from this week, according to reports. Picture: PA

Amazon is set reduce its workforce in Ireland as part of the company's plans to cut 14,000 corporate jobs globally. 

Amazon employs around 6,500 people in Cork, Dublin, and Drogheda. Reports on Tuesday suggested around 150 jobs could be lost in this country but the company would not comment on this.