Meta Contractor Cuts 700 Dublin Jobs in Second Wave of Layoffs

Covalen, a Meta contractor in Dublin, began redundancy consultations for over 700 workers on April 27, 2026—the second round of cuts in six months following November 2025 layoffs of approximately 200 workers. The reductions align with Meta's strategic shift to double AI spending to potentially $135 billion while reducing global headcount by 10 percent. Content moderation and operational support roles face automation as the company prioritizes AI infrastructure investment.