The latest update comes as new research from Amazon revealed that nearly 80 per cent of Irish people use their uniquely Irish expressions daily.

Newstalk business correspondent Joe Lynam said the 23,000sq/m site would have created more than 500 jobs.

The new line-up includes the first colour screen on a Kindle.

The deal will grant Amazon exclusive TV and film rights to the company’s hit franchise Warhammer 40,000.