Minister Peter Burke has announced changes to the employment permits system to address skills shortages in Ireland’s Planning and Home Care sectors. “I am delighted to announce further changes to the employment permit system that will help ease the recruitment challenges being experienced in the construction and home care sectors. As we have reached full

Employment permits  In order to work in Ireland a non-EEA National, unless they are exempted, must hold a valid employment permit.  The department’s Employment Permits Section administers the employment permits system. Eligibility and requirements Information for applicants on eligibility and requirements Types of permits Details of the nine different types of permits Applying for a

The Roadmap for Minimum Annual Remuneration Thresholds (MAR) set out a number of major adjuMinister for Justice Helen McEntee has announced that, as of January 13, 2025, immigration registration will be fully civilianised, with responsibilities transferring from An Garda Siochana to the Department of Justice’s Immigration Service Delivery (ISD). This change aims to streamline the

The Roadmap for Minimum Annual Remuneration Thresholds (MAR) set out a number of major adjustments to the remuneration thresholds for employment permits. The first round of increases commenced in January 2024 for most permit types and occupations. Following engagement with the sector and the Department of Health, it was agreed that the increase to remuneration

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