Amazon confirms there will be job losses in Ireland as part of global cut of 16,000The global retailer has confirmed that hundred of jobs are to be lost in Ireland as part of larger global cuts across the companyView Image Amazon's office in Dublin, where it employs thousands of people (Image: Artur Widak/NurPhoto via Getty Images)Amazon is to cut hundreds of jobs in Ireland as part of a global cut that will see it cull 16,000 jobs. ‌A spokesperson for the government confirmed that the company had informed the state of the move. ‌The company intends to cut jobs at its Irish operations, which currently employ 6,500 people. Timing will vary internationally based on local and country level requirements. We’re still in the early stages of building every one of our businesses and there’s significant opportunity ahead.”