The company is believed to have informed the Department of Trade, Enterprise and Employment about the move.

The total number of redundancies to the social media giant’s Dublin offices is unclear.

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar said the company has begun a consultation process with employees concerning the proposed cuts

Professional services company says it reamins 'firmly committed' to Ireland

It comes after a Government TD denied that the coalition could seek ‘revenge’ on the broadcaster amid ongoing revelations.

Mandate said it will work with the company to get the best deal for staff

Leo Varadkar told ministers that the series of tech sector job cuts should be viewed as ‘downsizing’ and not a crisis.

The ailing English rugby club won the Premiership four times, and European Cup twice.