Further Guidance on new Passport Process for Citizenship from the 1st January 2022

From 1 January 2022, new applicants for citizenship will not be required to submit their original passport with the initial application. Instead, they can provide a full colour copy of their entire passport and all previous passports containing stamps that contribute to an applicant’s period of reckonable residency claimed, including the front and back covers. … Read more

Scorecard approach being introduced for Citizenship Applications from January 2022

Significant changes are being introduced for customers regarding the number of proofs required to establish their identity and residency as part of the Citizenship application process. From January, Citizenship will be moving to a scorecard approach, which will bring added clarity regarding what information applicants are required to provide to establish their identity and residence. … Read more

Minister for Health announces updates to COVID-19 booster vaccination programme – eligibility to open to those aged 40-49 ahead of schedule

The Minister for Health, Stephen Donnelly has this evening announced a significant acceleration of the COVID-19 Booster Vaccination Programme. From this Sunday, 19 December, those aged 40-49 will be able to access booster vaccination in vaccination centres, GPs and pharmacies. The acceleration will be available using a mixed model of appointments and walk-in clinics. https://www.gov.ie/en/press-release/96826-minister-for-health-announces-updates-to-covid-19-booster-vaccination-programme-eligibility-to-open-to-those-aged-40-49-ahead-of-schedule/

Changes to citizenship application process

The Minister for Justice, Helen McEntee, T.D., has today announced a number of immigration changes to simplify and streamline the processing of citizenship applications and to facilitate immigration requirements for our customers over the Christmas period. Changes to citizenship application process From 1 January 2022, new applicants for citizenship will not be required to submit … Read more

Minister Damien English announces comprehensive changes to the employment permits system in Ireland

Changes to the employment permits system for workers from outside the European Economic Area (EEA), following a comprehensive review by the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment. The main changes include: Construction sector jobs now eligible for a General Employment Permit Quota to be removed for HGV driver work permits 350 General Employment Permits for … Read more

Financial services firm Grant Thornton to create 1,000 new roles over three years

GRANT THORNTON IRELAND has announced plans to create 1,000 new jobs over the next three years. The financial services firm announced plans today to hire new staff across its seven offices around Ireland – Cork, Galway, Limerick, Longford, Kildare, Belfast, and Dublin. Recruitment began last month for the roles on Grant Thornton’s tax team which … Read more

2 Bedroom apartment available – Dublin

BEAUTIFUL 2 BEDROOM APARTMENT – GROUND FLOOR – DESIGNATED PARKING – AVAILABLE 27th Oct 2021- 1700 PCM Superb two bedroom apartment located on the ground floor of Fortunes Lawn, City Park, Citywest, Dublin. This fine property is presented in immaculate condition throughout. Living accommodation comprises of entrance hallway with storage press, main family bathroom, two generous double … Read more

Great job opportunities at LIDL

LIDL have a lot of openings across Ireland. When you join Lidl you open yourself up to career opportunities that can range from helping to run great stores or a seriously smooth running warehouse to cutting-edge roles in technology, supply chain and finance to name just a few and, while we’d love to keep you … Read more

Ministers Humphreys and Browne announce final temporary extension of immigration permissions

Ministers Humphreys and Browne announce final temporary extension of immigration permissions For permissions due to expire between 21 September 2021 and 15 January 2022 Extension is the final one and applies to people with permissions extended under previous notices For permissions registered by the Immigration Service in Dublin and An Garda Síochána nationwide This final … Read more

Ganesh Chaturthi in Dublin

VHCCI (Vedic Hindu Cultural Centre Ireland) & ITWA (Indo-Irish Telugu Welfare Association) along with variousIndian community groups are celebrating ‘Ganesh Chaturthi’ from 10th September – 18th September (9 days) at theVHCCI Mandir at Sunbury Industrial Est, 2D, Ballymount Rd Lower, Dublin, D12 W81V