Google redundancies Ireland up to 2026: latest updates on job cuts, impact on Irish employees, timeline from 2023–2026, and redundancy rights explained.

• Company: Google
• Industry: Technology (Search, Advertising, Cloud, Artificial Intelligence)
• Jobs at risk (Ireland): Not officially confirmed (limited, targeted redundancies up to 2026)
• Location: Dublin
• Announcement date: Ongoing (initial layoffs in 2023, continuing to 2026)
• Main reason: AI investment, efficiency improvements, and restructuring
  

Google first announced major global layoffs in 2023, cutting thousands of jobs across its workforce.

Since then, the company has continued to restructure:

• 2023: Large-scale global layoffs announced
• 2024–2025: Ongoing restructuring across divisions
• 2026: Continued targeted job cuts in selected teams

In Ireland, this has resulted in:

• Smaller-scale redundancies rather than mass layoffs
• Role reductions in certain departments
• A gradual shift in workforce structure

Rather than a single announcement, Google’s approach reflects continuous organisational change.

Employees affected by redundancies at Google in Ireland may be entitled to a range of legal protections and supports.

✔ Statutory Redundancy Pay

Employees with at least two years’ service may qualify for statutory redundancy payments, based on their length of service and earnings (subject to limits).

✔ Consultation Process

Employers must follow a fair consultation process, engaging with employees before any redundancies are implemented — particularly in collective situations.

✔ Support Measures

In many cases, companies also provide additional supports, such as:

• Redundancy packages
• Career transition or outplacement support
• Employee assistance programmes

Taking early steps — such as seeking professional advice — can help ensure your redundancy payment is calculated correctly and that you fully understand your options, including what happens to your pension after redundancy.

Speak with one of our advisors today to discuss your options in redundancy.

• 2023: Google announces major global layoffs
• 2024: Continued restructuring across departments 
• 2025: Further adjustments to workforce and operations
• 2026: Ongoing targeted redundancies & no single Ireland-specific announcement

This pattern reflects broader changes across the global tech industry.

Google’s ongoing restructuring reflects broader trends across Ireland’s workforce, particularly within the tech sector.

Explore Related Trends:

• Tech sector layoffs in Dublin
• Redundancies across multinational companies in Ireland
• Job cuts driven by AI, automation, and organisational restructuring

If you are made redundant from Google in Ireland, your pension remains your asset. However, you will need to decide how to manage it going forward, and the choices you make can have a lasting impact on your financial future.

Your Pension Options After Redundancy

1. Leave Your Pension in Your Existing Scheme

You may decide to keep your pension where it is until retirement.

This may suit:

• Those who are satisfied with their current pension performance
• Individuals looking for a simple, hands-off approach

2. Transfer to a Personal Retirement Bond (PRB)

A Personal Retirement Bond (also known as a Buy-Out Bond) allows you to move your pension out of your employer’s scheme and take more control.

Key benefits include:

• Greater flexibility in how your pension is invested
• Control over when you access your benefits
• The ability to combine pensions from different employments

3. Consolidate Multiple Pension Pots

If you have pensions from previous roles, redundancy can be a good time to bring them together.

Potential benefits:

• Easier management of your pensions
• Possible cost efficiencies
• A clearer overall view of your retirement savings

4. Access Your Pension Early (If Eligible)

Depending on your age and pension rules, you may be able to access your pension early.

This could include:

• Taking a tax-free lump sum
• Beginning to draw a retirement income

⚠️ Important: Accessing your pension early may reduce the value of your overall retirement fund and should be carefully considered.

⚠️ The Risk of Getting It Wrong

Decisions made at the point of redundancy can affect your finances long term.

Choosing the wrong option could:

• Reduce your retirement income
• Lead to avoidable tax costs
• Limit your future financial flexibility

For this reason, it’s important to review your options carefully before making any decisions.

Turning Redundancy Into an Opportunity

While redundancy can be difficult, it can also be a chance to strengthen your financial position.

You may be able to:

• Use part of your redundancy lump sum to increase your pension savings
• Take advantage of tax-efficient options such as the Standard Capital Superannuation Benefit (SCSB)
• Structure your finances in a more tax-efficient way

With the right approach, redundancy can become an opportunity to reset and improve your long-term financial plan.

How MyPension Can Support You

Getting expert advice can help you make confident and informed decisions.

At MyPension, advisors can help you to:

• Maximise the value of your redundancy lump sum
• Identify and make use of available tax reliefs
• Protect and grow your pension savings
• Build a clear, structured, and tax-efficient retirement plan

Speak with one of our advisors today to discuss your options in redundancy.