Spouses of non-EU permit holders are now free to work in Ireland

Ireland is now a more attractive  destination for skilled overseas workers as it is now far easier for their partners to also work here

Under the Non-EEA Family Reunification Policy, the spouse will now be registered on a Stamp 1G permission, rather than a Stamp 3, making Ireland a more attractive destination for skilled workers. Picture: iStock

Spouses and partners of non-EEA general employment permit and intra-company transfer employment permit holders can now also work in Ireland following the easing of restrictions.

To make Ireland more attractive to skilled overseas workers, the State has eased the path for family reunification, with spouses of permit holders now free to take up jobs without the need to obtain a separate employment permit.