Intel to Invest €5 Billion in Ireland!
Intel Commits €5 Billion to Expand Leixlip Campus and Boost AI Chip Production
Intel has announced a major €5 billion ($5.7 billion) investment in its Leixlip campus in Co. Kildare, representing the next stage of expansion for one of its most advanced manufacturing sites.
The investment is driven by growing global demand for artificial intelligence (AI) and high-performance computing technologies. Intel plans to increase production capacity in Ireland for its Intel Xeon 6 processors and future generations of Intel Xeon chips manufactured using its Intel 3 process technology.
The expansion will support higher production volumes, strengthen research and development capabilities, and make better use of existing cleanroom facilities. Intel said the project will also reinforce Europe’s semiconductor supply chain and help meet increasing industry demand for advanced silicon.
The programme includes upgrades to existing fabrication facilities and the installation of cutting-edge manufacturing equipment. A key part of the project involves expanding the campus’s automated track system, creating a more integrated and efficient production environment across multiple manufacturing modules.
Work on the €5 billion investment programme began earlier this year. The project is expected to create opportunities for specialist construction and equipment installation workers, while also supporting long-term, high-tech employment at Intel.
Naga Chandrasekaran, Executive Vice President, Chief Technology and Operations Officer, and General Manager of Intel Foundry, described the investment as a clear commitment to expanding the capabilities of the Leixlip site.
“This €5 billion investment represents a definitive commitment to maximize capacity at our Leixlip campus and increase what we can deliver to Intel Foundry customers,” he said.
“By upgrading our existing fabs with state-of-the-art technology and installing advanced manufacturing tools, we are increasing production of critical products such as Xeon 6 and next-generation Xeon processors built on Intel 3. At the same time, we are ensuring that Ireland remains at the forefront of advanced manufacturing and continues to play a key role in the global technology ecosystem.”
The investment is expected to further strengthen Ireland’s semiconductor sector, helping position the country as a leading European manufacturing hub. It also supports the European Union’s ambitions to build greater technological sovereignty through a more resilient domestic supply of advanced processors.
Since establishing operations in Ireland in 1989, Intel has invested more than €30 billion in the country. Its Leixlip campus currently employs around 4,900 people and is recognised as one of the company’s most sophisticated manufacturing facilities worldwide.
Welcoming the announcement, Taoiseach Micheál Martin said the investment demonstrates confidence in Ireland’s workforce and industrial capabilities.
“Intel’s latest multi-billion-euro investment in Leixlip is a powerful vote of confidence in Ireland, our skills base and our position at the heart of Europe’s most advanced manufacturing ecosystem,” he said.
“At a time of rapid technological change and intense global competition, this expansion strengthens Ireland’s role in securing resilient semiconductor supply chains and reinforces our ambition to remain a leader in innovation, productivity and sustainable economic growth.”
IDA Ireland CEO Michael Lohan also praised the decision, highlighting Intel’s long-standing presence in the country.
“Intel is one of Ireland’s longest-standing and most strategically important investors,” he said. “This project demonstrates the value of Ireland’s skilled workforce, innovation ecosystem and stable business environment, while reinforcing the country’s leadership in advanced semiconductor manufacturing and supporting resilient global supply chains.”
Intel noted that the announcement includes forward-looking statements regarding the scope, timing and expected outcomes of the investment. Actual results may differ due to factors including project execution, labour and equipment availability, supply-chain conditions, market demand, economic factors, regulatory developments and other risks identified in the company’s public filings.
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