More than 7,000 workers across Boston Scientific’s three Irish manufacturing plants were notified of a widespread IT failure disrupting global network communications at the medical technology multinational, according to corporate communications issued to staff.
Boston Scientific Global IT Outage Impacts Irish Workforce
Boston Scientific employees across Ireland received an internal notification shortly before lunchtime detailing the network disruption. According to the company communication, local and global information technology teams are collaborating to diagnose the root cause and restore normal system functions as quickly as possible.
The multinational corporation operates major facilities in Galway, Clonmel, and Cork. The Cork site on Model Farm Road alone employs an estimated 1,200 people as part of the broader Irish workforce exceeding 7,000 personnel. Founded in Massachusetts in 1979, the parent company employs approximately 59,000 individuals worldwide.
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Cork Facility Day Shift Sent Home With Full Pay
Operations at the Model Farm Road facility in Cork experienced immediate practical disruptions as a result of the network failure. According to local reports, all personnel assigned to the day shift at the Cork plant were dismissed early at 2 pm.
Management confirmed that these workers were sent home with full pay while technical teams attempted to resolve the infrastructure breakdown. Meanwhile, staff scheduled for the subsequent night shift at the Cork location remained in a holding pattern, waiting for official guidance on whether to report for their scheduled duties.
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Boston Scientific has not yet released a detailed public timeline regarding when full network capabilities will return across its international network.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many people does Boston Scientific employ in Ireland?
Boston Scientific employs more than 7,000 people across its three Irish plants located in Galway, Clonmel, and Cork, according to company background data.
What caused the Boston Scientific network disruption?
The company announced that it is experiencing a global outage affecting network communications across Ireland and other worldwide locations, while IT teams work to identify the cause.
Were affected workers paid during the shutdown?
Yes. Staff on the day shift at the Cork plant on Model Farm Road were sent home at 2 pm with full pay, according to local reports.
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