Record Year for Employment Permits in Ireland in 2024
Record Year for Employment Permits in Ireland In 2024, Ireland issued 38,189 employment permits, a 24% increase from the previous year . The majority of permits went to critical sectors, with over 12,000 issued for healthcare workers (nurses, care assistants), 6,500+ for ICT professionals, 3,500+ for the agricultural sector, and nearly 3,000 for chefs. The top nationalities for permits were India, Brazil, the Philippines, China, and Pakistan. Over half of new permits were for Critical Skills roles, with an average salary of €58,746. To meet growing demand, the government is modernizing its application process, with a new cloud-based system launching in Q1 2025. For further details you can access the full article here