eBay Announces Global Restructuring, Approximately 50 Irish Jobs at Risk

eBay is undergoing a global restructuring process that will impact approximately 6% of its workforce, resulting in around 800 job cuts worldwide. Around 50 positions at eBay’s Irish operation are at risk as a result of the changes, according to RTÉ News.

Global Restructuring Details

The company announced the restructuring on February 27, 2026, stating it is taking steps to reinvest across its business and align its structure with strategic priorities. An eBay spokesperson said the company is “grateful for the contributions of the employees impacted and are committed to supporting them with care and respect.”

Impact on Irish Operations

Approximately 1,000 people are employed by eBay in Ireland, with the company’s European headquarters located in Blanchardstown, Dublin. EBay established its first Irish base in 2004. As of February 28, 2026, the company has not commented on the specific number of Irish-based roles that will be affected by the global cuts. The Department of Enterprise has not received a collective redundancy notification from eBay, but has received correspondence regarding the restructuring process. The Independent reports that under Irish law, multinational firms supported by the state are required to notify the government if they intend to seek redundancies of over 30 people.

Block Layoffs and Dublin Expansion

The news of potential job cuts at eBay comes as another tech firm, Block (formerly Square), also announced significant layoffs. Block plans to cut over 4,000 jobs, nearly half of its workforce, citing the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on its operations. Despite the global cuts, Block recently opened new offices in Dublin for its 300 Irish-based employees. The impact of Block’s layoffs on its Irish operation remains unclear. RTÉ News notes that the Department of Enterprise has not received a collective redundancy notification from Block either.

eBay’s Recent Financial Performance

eBay’s most recent financial results, as reported by The Independent, showed a rise in fourth-quarter sales to $2.97 billion, but a fall in profitability from $679 billion to $528 billion. The company also recently acquired the secondhand fashion website platform Depop for $1.2 billion.