Global tech giants looking to make savings
Workers at the Leixlip Intel campus in Kildare have been told they can take three months unpaid time out as the tech firm tries to make savings.
The facility makes up a large portion of the total Irish workforce of 5,000.
The move comes s the company tries to cut costs globally by 10 billion dollars.
Technology correspondent Jess Kelly says the move is part of a plan to secure the long term future of its staff.
Elaine Burke, Editor of Silicon Republic, says it appears the company wants to retain their staff.

Four New Bus Shelters Approved For Athgarvan And Maddenstown, Pending NTA Delivery
Two Men Arrested In Garda Operation Targeting Burglaries
Leak Shuts Junior Infants Class In 19-Year-Old "Temporary" School Building In Celbridge
Major DART+ Depot Confirmed For Maynooth-Kilcock Area But No Extra Stop Confirmed For Locals
Viral Infections Drive Long Waits At Naas Hospital And Other Emergency Departments, Says HSE
Kfm Recruiting Full-time News Journalist
Kerry's Jessie Buckley Nominated For Oscar
GRAPHIC IMAGE: "No Environmental Threat" To Horse Carcass Being Left In Athy Bog Drain, Says Council