If you want to work in Ireland, you need to obtain an employment permit issued by the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment (DETE). Given the shortage of workers that is currently observed in the country, local authorities have significantly simplified the procedure for obtaining a permit. Find out what has changed for expats in Ireland since September 2nd
Starting today in Ireland changes to the legislation will work, according to which it will become much easier to get a work permit, because the employment system has become more flexible.
Such changes were adopted in order to meet the needs of the labor market and retain the talents already working in the country.
What has changed in the procedure for obtaining a work permit in Ireland?
The approved changes affected different categories of permits:
1. A certain number of employees received the right to change their employer nine months after employment.
2. A new work permit has been introduced for seasonal workers, in particular, this change is aimed at supporting the agricultural sector.
3. The conditions for the career growth of foreigners have been simplified, in particular, now, on the basis of a work permit, foreigners will be able to advance in the service without having to obtain a new permit.
New quota of work permits for certain sectors
As part of the simplification of the procedure for obtaining a permit forQuotas for two categories of workers have been introduced in Ireland:
– 500 work permits for the care sector;
– 250 work permits will be issued to workers engaged in the construction of overhead lines.
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