Work permit holders in Ireland can now change employer after 9 months

New Irish rules to allow work permit holders to switch employers after 9 months

In a significant move, the Irish parliament (Oireachtas) has cleared a bill that will allow work permit holders to change employer after a period of nine months. The Employment Permits bill 2022, which cleared the final stages of the Oireachtas on Wednesday, will now be signed into law by the President. At present, work permit … Read more

Spouses of Work Permit Holders in Ireland

New Employment Opportunities for Spouses of Work Permit Holders in Ireland

The Irish government has announced significant changes to immigration permissions for eligible spouses and partners of certain work permit holders in the country. Effective immediately, those who qualify will now be granted a Stamp 1G permission, allowing them to seek employment without the need for a separate work permit. Under the updated policy, spouses and … Read more

Big changes in Irish employment system for non EEA citizens; Social workers can now apply for critical skill permit; General work permit for dairy farm assistants and construction workers

Minister of State Damien English has announced new changes to the employment permit system in Ireland which will greatly benefit people outside of European Economic Area (EEA). The changes include social workers eligible to apply for Critical Skills Employment Permit and construction sector workers now eligible for General Employment Permit. The new announcements are with … Read more