Up to 300 jobs at risk at TikTok’s Irish operation amid restructuring plans

Up to 300 jobs could be at risk at TikTok’s Irish operations as part of a wider restructuring of its headquarters in Ireland.

The company employs around 2,000 people in Ireland, and the proposed changes are understood to follow a similar round of job losses last year.

The development has prompted concern from political figures, with Wexford Labour TD George Lawlor expressing solidarity with affected workers and their families.

Deputy Lawlor said the reports will cause “deep anxiety and uncertainty” for staff and called for stronger protections for workers facing sudden job losses or reduced hours.

He also renewed Labour’s call for the introduction of a short-term work scheme, similar to Germany’s Kurzarbeit model, which would allow workers to retain income support during periods of reduced employment rather than facing immediate redundancy.

The Wexford TD said Government should engage directly with TikTok to ensure staff are treated fairly throughout the process and that every effort is made to protect jobs.

He added that rising living costs, including housing, energy and food, are increasing the pressure on households already struggling with economic uncertainty.

The proposed scheme, he said, would provide a safety net for workers and help prevent families from experiencing sudden financial hardship during corporate restructuring or downturns.

The situation at TikTok’s Irish operation remains under discussion, with details of the proposed changes expected to be communicated to staff in the coming period.