Diageo has informed the Irish Government of potential job cuts in Ireland that is estimated to affect around 150 roles in the country, according to media reports.
The brewer employs around 1,200 people in Ireland in various departments, such as brewing, production of liqueurs, marketing, sales and commercial, the RTÉ has reported.
The Department of Enterprise has acknowledged that it received a notification of proposed collective redundancies from Diageo Ireland yesterday (22 June), the report said citing a spokesperson.
Newly appointed CEO and former Unilever and Tesco executive, Dave Lewis, instructed department heads to reduce headcount and cut costs as part of a corporate restructuring, The Financial Times reported last week.
In February, Lewis cut the company’s annual forecast and dividend as part of his task to reduce debt and revive the company.
In May of this year, the Business Post reported that the MD of Diageo Ireland, Louise Ryan, stepped down from the role.
Soon after, the publication reported that Conor Neiland would replace Ryan, effective 1 July 2026.
Investment In Ireland
Earlier, the spirits maker opened its new Littleconnell Brewery in Newbridge, Ireland, following an investment of nearly €300 million.
The project was part of the company’s almost €1 billion capital investment in its operations in Ireland between 2020 to 2029.
This investment also supported expansions at St James’s Gate and Diageo’s packaging site in Belfast.
At the time, Diageo highlighted that the new brewery was constructed in less than 18 months and created 650 jobs during the construction phase.
In partnership with Enterprise Ireland, the project also created 50 permanent jobs.
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