Employment Permits Act makes Ireland more attractive, say firms

Seasonal Employment, General Employment and Critical Skills Employment Permits — key changes explained by an industry expert

Rachel Dillion, tax partner at EY Ireland specialising in people advisory services.

Employers have broadly welcomed the introduction into Irish law of a new Act easing access to work permits for overseas non-EU workers.

The Employment Permits Act 2024 will particularly reduce the red tape for seasonal workers applying for work permits in Ireland. There are several significant changes being introduced.