An Bord Pleanála granted planning permission for the new facility in Co Kildare, which will focus on the manufacturing of integrated circuits.
The proposal is part of a strategic initiative by Intel Leixlip to ensure that the campus is optimised and is in a competitively placed position to compete for the next generation of investment with the Intel Corporation, when major future capital investment decisions are being considered.
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Around 3,000 people are expected to be employed in construction for four years, with up to 6,000 at peak construction for a period of six months. When operational, the facility will be home to 1,600 full time permanent jobs.
This proposal was supported by the current Leixlip Local Area Plan and Kildare County Development Plan and various regional and National Strategies and Guidelines.
To date Intel have invested $12.5 Billion at its Leixlip Plant between buildings and process equipment.
(CM/JG)
