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At the end of 2023, Ireland’s Employment Permit System saw the largest expansion ever.

In response to the increase in demand for Irish immigration services and a rise in applications for International Protection, the Department of Justice has recently made a commitment to improving the Irish immigration system.

As demand for healthcare workers in Ireland soars, the Health Service Executive (HSE) has announced a relocation grant of up to €4,000 to help candidates make the move to Ireland.

In July of 2021, Minister of State for Business, Employment and Retail Damien English announced changes to the Irish employment permit system – a move that affects countless healthcare assistants around Ireland.

Are you planning to travel to Ireland on business? If so, you may need to apply for a business visa before you travel.

Ireland has a high demand for highly qualified migrants in a variety of business areas and industry sectors.

COVID-19 has had wide-ranging effects on employment in almost every sector in Ireland. Immigrants who have lost their jobs due to the pandemic must apply to renew their work permits.

If your Irish Employment permit is about to expire, it must be renewed if you are not able to switch to another status that enables you to work without a permit.

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