Small number of Irish-based jobs to go at TikTok
It is understood that less than ten staff will be impacted and that there may be redeployment opportunities within the company for affected workers.
Earlier this week, news site Business Insider reported that TikTok had begun notifying some e-commerce workers that their roles were being cut as part of organisational and personnel changes.
A TikTok spokesperson declined to comment on the job cuts.
In March, TikTok informed the Government that around 300 Irish-based jobs were under threat as part of global cuts.
It was part of plans to lay off staff at its trust and safety unit which handles content moderation, as part of a restructuring.
Almost 3,000 staff are employed at TikTok's Irish operation.
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