Meta's Irish operations reduced staff levels by 20% during 2024

Company has announced a series of job cuts over the past few years, including cutting close to 500 employees at its Irish operations in 2023

The company employed on average 1,738 people during 2024 — down from 2,171 in 2023.

The Irish operations of Facebook-owner Meta Platforms cut its workforce here by 20% over the course of 2024 following a decision to reduce the company’s overall headcount in recent years, its latest financial statement shows.

Meta has announced a series of job cuts over the past few years. In 2023, it said it would cut close to 500 employees at its Irish operations as part of company-wide layoff plans.