Ireland needs a national computer chip strategy

Tyndall Institute says semiconductor industry should double in size by 2030

Tyndall Chair Dr Denis Doyle and Tyndall CEO, Prof William Scanlon at the launch of position paper. Picture: Ger McCarthy

A National Chip Strategy for Ireland should be prioritised with a target of more than doubling the size of the semiconductor industry here by 2030, research body the Tyndall Institute has said.

In a new position paper, backed by Intel and Analog, Tyndall said Ireland needs to make the most of the short window of opportunity for both private and public organisations to work together to position the country in the global semiconductor market.