Retail giant Amazon says it has invested over €22 billion in Ireland
According to a new report from Amazon, the company has invested more than €22 billion in Ireland since it first launched here in 2004.
In last year alone, Amazon said it invested €3 billion in the country. Amazon has released the data to mark its 20th anniversary in Ireland.
In the past 20 years in Ireland, Amazon has opened data centres, a delivery station in Ballycoolin and a fulfilment centre in Baldonnell Business Park in Dublin. The company also has two corporate offices in Dublin and Cork.
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In addition to this, Amazon announced earlier this year that it will be launching a dedicated online store in Ireland next year. The site will offer a selection of over 100 million products, shorter delivery times within Ireland and importantly, no additional customs charges.
The retail giant currently employs 6,500 people in Ireland.
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