Intel’s Irish plant could get hi-tech jobs boost

Hundreds of new jobs could be in the pipeline for Kildare after Intel chose its plant in Leixlip as one of three places where it will create its future generation of chips.

It was reported last night that a new production line could be required meaning a multimillion, if not billion, euro investment here.

While the company has confirmed a role for Ireland in the production of the new chips it has not said when any investment would take place or how many jobs would result.