Language, Intel, and Irish Integration | Cork News

Cork News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 13, 2026 · 1m

Ireland’s Tánaiste Simon Harris is proposing language proficiency as a potential requirement for citizenship, arguing it’s vital for integration and national benefit—made during a visit to Intel’s Leixlip facility, where the tech giant announced a €5 billion investment and hundreds of new jobs. The Taoiseach hailed the move as a major confidence vote for Ireland’s economy, while also warning of ongoing challenges like soaring energy costs. Intel’s expansion targets cutting-edge AI and computing tech, reshaping its campus for global demand and solidifying Ireland’s role in the tech supply…